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Volume 45, No. 4 • July/August 2010
Columns
From the Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The art and science of perfect timing.
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Education program updates, including Certification and Scholarships.
Codes & Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Updates on IEE Color Books, IEC, UL and NFPA 70E
Features
What’s My Environmental Footprint? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Generator emissions make a substantial
contribution to your environmental footprint; page 12.
How emissions contribute to your environmental footprint.
Keeping It All In The Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
EGSA Manufacturer Member Basler Electric continues to excel by
providing product solutions for the industry and its customers.
Green Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
EGSA Distributor/Dealer Member Blue Stream Services leveraged
an existing business relationship to access new market opportunities.
Maximizing Reliability in Standby
Power Mission-Critical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Equipment, systems design and maintenance procedures contribute to
emergency power systems dependability.
Basler Electric continues to excel by providing product solutions for the Industry
and its customers; page 24.
Departments
Opportunities Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Association and industry events.
Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Who’s who in this issue of Powerline.
Association News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Updates from EGSA.
EGSA Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
It pays to be a member of EGSA!
Blue Stream Services leveraged an existing business relationship to access new
market opportunities; page 28.
Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
The latest reports.
Job Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Looking for a new job?
New EGSA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
See who just joined the Association!
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Correction
An aerial photo of the DEIF A/S plant in
Skive, Denmark on page 14 of the May/
June issue was incorrectly identified as
DEIF, Inc.’s Fort Collins, CO facility.
We regret the error.
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events calendar
Industry Trade Shows
POWER-GEN Middle East 2010
October 4-6, 2010; Doha, Qatar
The region’s leading exhibition and conference for the power
generation, transmission and distribution and water industries. To
exhibit, contact Denne Johnson at dennej@pennwell.com
POWER-GEN Asia 2010
November 2-4, 2010; Singapore
The region’s leading exhibition and conference for the power
generation, transmission and distribution and water industries. To
exhibit, contact Kelvin Marlow at exhibitpga@pennwell.com
POWER-GEN International 2010
December 14-16, 2010; Orlando, FL
The world’s largest show for power generation, featuring the
EGSA On-Site Power Pavilion. For exhibit information, contact
EGSA at (561) 750-5575, ext. 205 or e-mail Jalane Kellough at
J.Kellough@EGSA.org.
POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2011
May 5-7, 2011; New Delhi, India
The region’s leading exhibition and conference for the power
generation, transmission and distribution and water industries. To
exhibit, contact Kelvin Marlow at exhibitpgica@pennwell.com
Conferences
EGSA 2010 Fall Technical & Marketing Conference
Featuring the EGSA Power Breakfast
for Facility Managers and Consulting-Specifying Engineers
September 12-14, 2010; Newport Beach, CA
Speakers will cover business and technical aspects of On-Site
Power Generation and current industry trends. Registration information is available online at www.EGSA.org/vantagepoint or call
(561) 750-5575.
GIE+EXPO 2010
October 28-30, 2010; Louisville, KY
Showcasing outdoor power equipment distributed through dealers, retailers and distributors for consumer, professional and rental
use. For information, visit www.gie-expo.com.
EGSA On-Site Power Generation Schools
The most complete overview of an On-Site Power Generation
System available anywhere today. Now offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs)! For information, visit www.EGSA.org or call
(561) 750-5575.
Basic Schools
Orlando, FL*.................................................................. December 14-16, 2010
*To be held concurrently with POWER-GEN International
Advanced Schools
San Antonio, TX.................................................................... August 9-12, 2010
Stake Out Your Vantage Point–Join us as
we look beyond 2010 and into the future of
On-Site Power Generation! Register NOW
and attend the 2010 EGSA Fall Technical &
Marketing Conference!
ON-SITE POWER
Looking Beyond 2010
EGSA Annual Fall
Technical & Marketing Conference
September 12-14, 2010 • Newport Beach, CA
Interim Tier 4 Panel Discussion
Four of the leading diesel engine manufacturers–
Caterpillar, John Deere, MTU and Cummins–will
discuss Interim Tier 4 diesel engine
emissions compliance as it relates
to non-road diesels and gensets
and outline what responsibilities
end users will have to assume
to maintain compliance.
PLUS other informative sessions:
• Economic Outlook
• Net Zero Metering
• Bi-Fuel Engines
• IBC-2009 & OSHPD:
Seismic Certification
Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) • 1650 S. Dixie Hwy, Suite 400, Boca Raton FL 33432
Register Today! www.egsa.org/vantagepoint
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2010 EGSA Officers
advertisers index
President
Ron Hartzel, Eaton Corporation
rondhartzel@eaton.com
President Elect
John Kelly, Jr., Kelly Generator & Equipment, Inc.
jekelly@kge.com
Altronic, LLC (GTI Bi-Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Anna, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ASCO Power Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Avtron Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Baldor Electric Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Basler Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
ComRent International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Davidson Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. 11, 36
Diesel Gas & Turbine Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Eaton Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Enercon Engineering, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Flight Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Generator Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Global Cable & Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
JRS Custom Fabrication, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lectrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mid-America Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Miratech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Penn Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Phoenix Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power-tronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Pritchard Brown, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Robinson Custom Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Russelectric, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Showmen Supplies Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Süd-Chemie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wabash Power Equipment Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Vice President
Michael Pope, Süd-Chemie, Inc.
Secretary-Treasurer
Debra Laurents, Cummins Power Generation
debra.m.laurents@cummins.com
Immediate Past President
Greg Linton, JRS Custom Fabrication, Inc.
glinton@jrscustomfab.com
2010 EGSA Directors
David Brown, Kohler Company
Brad Fennell, Chillicothe Metal Co., Inc.
Joe Hafich, Emergency Systems Service Company
Bobby McDonald, Generator Service Company, Inc.
Al Prosser, MTU Onsite Energy
Ronald Schroeder, ASCO Power Technologies
Mark Steele, Technology Research Corporation
Greg Walters, HotStart
Mike Witkowski, Pritchard Brown
EGSA Staff
Jalane Kellough, Executive Director
Herbert V. Whittall, Technical Director
George W. Rowley, Director of Education
Todd Cline, Marketing Manager
Liz Bustamante, Membership Manager
Cara Collins, Manager, Conventions & Meetings
Donald Ferreira, Dir. Communications & Publications
Jim McMullen, IT Director
Sherry Montiel, Staff Accountant
Kelly Wilson, Administrative
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The Art and Science of Perfect Timing
C
Ron Hartzel
2010 EGSA President
rondhartzel@eaton.com
hange, momentum and inertia are funny
things. Science invests a great deal of time,
energy and money in researching how these aspects of time and motion interact in order to better
understand such diverse subjects as crowd behavior, traffic patterns and even blood flow. Knowing
when to do can be just as important as what to do
in order to maximize the desired effect.
That’s why I’m very pleased that EGSA launched
its Technician Certification Program in late 2005.
It was the perfect time to introduce Certification
to the industry. It gave us time to work out all the
kinks and develop a solid method for testing generator technician expertise and knowledge. Now
that the Program is maturing, it is poised to fill an
important role in helping end users comply with
the EPA’s Interim Tier 4 requirements.
According to Tim Cresswell, Product Definition Manager, Caterpillar, Inc., his company is so
concerned about Tier 4 compliance it is requiring
dealers to audit certain installations to ensure that
assembly instructions have been followed and the
system is in its appropriate configuration.
What’s more, end user compliance responsibilities under Interim Tier 4 are mainly concerned
with ensuring that on-site power equipment is
properly serviced and maintained so that it operates as designed and therefore remains in compliance.
There is no better way for manufacturers, end
users, Consulting-Specifying Engineers and other
project principals to meet these requirements than
to insist on having their equipment serviced and
maintained by an EGSA Certified Technician.
Interim Tier 4 Panel Discussion
You’ll hear a lot more about Interim Tier 4
emissions requirements and the EPA’s future
plans when you attend EGSA’s 2010 Fall Technical & Marketing Conference September 12-14 in
Newport Beach, CA.
As you may already know, we have invited four
of the industry’s leading engine manufacturers –
Caterpillar, John Deere Power Systems, Cummins
Power Generation and MTU Onsite Energy – to
participate in a panel discussion on Interim Tier
4 diesel engine emissions compliance as it relates
to mobile and stationary generator sets. The panelists will also discuss what their respective companies have done to develop an Interim Tier 4
compliant engine design, relate how their respective distribution networks have been prepped for
the change and outline the responsibilities end
users will face to maintain compliance.
Interim Tier 4 will have a huge impact on the
industry at a number of levels. Perhaps most importantly, it will emphasize the importance of
maintenance and give the end user a more active
role in achieving compliance.
Like the introduction of the EGSA Technician
Certification Program, both of these changes
come at the perfect time: just as EGSA is poised
to launch an aggressive and innovative marketing
program to build end user awareness regarding
the relationship between maintenance, compliance and the use of qualified, EGSA Certified
Generator Technicians. For more information
about the EGSA Fall Conference or to register,
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education
Education Program Updates
E
George Rowley
EGSA Director
of Education
G.Rowley@EGSA.org
GSA has engaged Bill Heacock of Heacock,
Perez and Associates as a consultant to help
the Association focus and identify priorities as it
continues to explore a potential e-learning program. Bill previously served as a consultant to
the Instructor Enhancement program and most
recently gave an outstanding “E-learning” presentation to the Education Committee at the Spring
meeting.
Bill and members of the On-line Learning
Committee program have participated in a WebEx
“kick off” meeting in which basic e-learning infrastructure issues were discussed, including learning management systems, software and hardware
requirements, cost factors, roles and responsibilities, timetables, and overall goals and objectives.
Watch for more details about this exciting development as we formulate ideas and a plan.
Certification Marketing & Testing
EGSA Marketing Manager Todd Cline has been
working closely with Certification Committee
members to develop an effective marketing campaign to promote the certification program. Initial
phases of the plan are ready for implementation
pending Board approval and funding. It’s premature to mention details but the plan will focus on
helping end users and other specifiers understand
how important it is to use EGSA Certified Technicians.
As of the end of May 2010, 51 techs had passed
the test as compared to 80 for the entire year in
2009. Since the program was launched, 461 technicians have taken the test. Of those, 376 technicians have passed so the overall passing rate is
about 82%.
David I. Coren Scholarships
EGSA has awarded $2,500 scholarships to 12
worthy recipients as part of the annual David I.
Coren Memorial Scholarship Program which provides financial support to those who plan to seek
employment in the On-site Power Generation industry after completing their studies. This is the
program’s eighth year and the level of participation has never been higher.
The September/October issue of Powerline will
feature brief profiles of each recipient. Until then,
the Scholarship Committee is pleased to present
the twelve EGSA David I. Coren Scholars for Academic Year 2010-2011:
• Zachorey R. Arel (Universal Technical Institute)
• Kyle L. Brown (College of Southern Idaho)
• Timothy E. Funk (Pennsylvania College of Technology)
• Jason M. Hirtzel (Pennsylvania College of Technology)
• Kendon S. Jensen (Idaho State University)
• Ryan A. Krueger (Fox Valley Technical College)
• James A. Robinson (Linn State Technical College)
• Nicholas F. Sudela (Oklahoma State University
Institute of Technology)
• Wesley B. Stockman (Linn State Technical College)
• Kyle M. Take (Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology)
• Gavin S. Tomeny (Universal Technical Institute)
• Nathan M. Vossen (Linn State Technical College)
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any of EGSA’s education programs and services, please contact George Rowley via e-mail at
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codes & Standards
Herb Whittall
EGSA Technical Advisor
HWhittall@comcast.net
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Updates on IEE Color Books,
IEC, UL and NFPA 70E
The IEEE Industry Application Society (IAS)
Conference was held in Tallahassee this spring.
The main item of interest to EGSA members is the
continuing change to the Color Book series previously issued by the IAS to aid professionals in
designing building systems. EGSA Code Representative Herb Daugherty and I were involved in
the IEEE Orange Book - Recommended Practice for
Emergency and Standby Power Systems for Industrial
and Commercial Applications and the IEEE White
Book – Recommended Practice for Electrical Systems
in Health Care Facilities. As you know, these books
will be superseded by a Base Book and individual
Standards. A template has been set up showing
the chapter and topics to be included in the Base
Book. However, there seems to be some confusion
as to how much detail the base book will include
and how much detail will be required in the estimated 56 standards to be written.
Herb Daugherty is seeking help to produce
chapter three of the Basic Book: Power Systems
Generation and Delivery Equipment. The chapter
contains six subsections which also have subsections to them. Principal subsections include: 3.1
Generators; 3.2 Transformers; 3.3 Conductors,
Raceways and Cable Trays; 3.4 Protective Devices (with subsections – 3.4.1 Fuses; 3.4.2 Circuit
Breakers, 3.4.3 Protective relays); 3.5 Distribution
Equipment and 3.6 Automatic Transfer Equipment. If you possess the necessary expertise and
can assist Herb Daugherty with writing this chapter, please contact him via e-mail at hhdaugherty@
aol.com.
The subject of Maintenance could be a matter
of concern for the IAS books. The template tells
the various authors which books to reference in
addressing their assigned subject matter. It tells
the Maintenance author to look at the Gold Book:
Recommended Practice for the Design of Reliable Industrial and Commercial Power Systems but does
not reference the Orange Book. One can only
hope that the thorough maintenance practices for
switchgear and generator sets contained in the
Orange Book end up in the Maintenance Standard. How much Maintenance will end up in the
base book remains to be seen.
I have signed up for the Base Book, P3000,
Power System Design, P3001, Emergency and
Standby Systems, P3005 Maintenance Operations
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and Safety, and P3007 Working Groups. IEEE
Staff have indicated that those who have signed
up for the Working Groups will have an opportunity to review all Working Group texts before
they are submitted to the IEEE Technical Coordinating Committee for final approval and publication. In other words, I will be able to comment on
everything before publication.
NFPA 70E
There has been a lot of discussion lately about
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace and
Arc-Flash. Recently, NFPA has introduced a new
program for training emergency personnel on
avoiding shock and other hazards from advanced
electric drive vehicles. Apparently, some emergency personnel did not know how to determine
if the electrical system was shut off following an
accident.
NFPA will put on a National Electric Code
Professional Development seminar in your workplace for groups of 10 or more by request. In addition, NFPA has announced dates for training on
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace and the
National Electric Code. For dates and locations or
to register go to nfpalearn.org or call 1-800-3443555.
IEC and UL
Two International Electrical Code (IEC) projects recently came up for a vote. I voted for IEC
56/1362/CD, which is a committee draft for IEC
60050-692 ED 1.0 International Electrotechnical
Vocabulary – Part 692: Electric power systems: Dependability and quality of service. I voted for this
because it will provide uniform term definitions. I
voted against the final draft of 56/1365/FDIS (IEC
52508 ED. 1.0 Guidance on Human Aspects of Dependability). I found the standard to be too basic
and a waste of time and money.
UL 231 Ed. 9 Standard for Power Outlets came
up for a vote as whether it should be an ANSI
standard or not. I voted for EGSA to approve this
latest edition with no new changes to be accepted
as an ANSI standard.
If you have any questions or concerns about
standards or codes as they relate to On-Site Power
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what’s my environmental footprint?
What’s My Environmental Footprint?
How Emissions Contribute to Your Environmental Footprint
By Michael J. Readey, Aeris Analytics, LLC
C
arbon Footprints, Greenhouse Gases
(GHGs), Fleet Emission Averages and
Criteria Pollutants – it seems there is a
never-ending discussion around emissions
and our resulting environmental footprint.
Regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
California’s Air Resources Board (ARB) are
often driving this discussion, with new
emission regulations for diesel engines that
drive nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulates (PM) to near zero levels. Moreover,
the rapid increase in greenhouse gases has
led to very recent regulatory action limiting carbon dioxide emissions from cars
and light trucks.
Why is it important to know our environmental footprint? Three important
reasons. First, there are increasingly tough
regulatory actions we need to comply with,
such as the recent EPA reporting requirement if our greenhouse gas emissions exceed 25 metric tons per year. At the same
time, California is now requiring fleets of
on-road and off-road equipment to report
their fleet NOx and PM emissions, with
rules mandating future reductions.
Second, many companies, including
Alcoa, Caterpillar, Deere, DuPont, Xcel
Energy, GE, and Rio Tinto, recognize that
reducing their environmental footprint of
carbon and pollutant emissions can have a
positive financial impact on their business.
For these companies, lower carbon emissions come from less fuel consumed, implying more fuel-efficient and thus lower
cost operations. Less tangible but equally
important is the positive effect lower pollutant emissions have on the communities
where companies and their employees live
and work. Indeed, examples exist where
companies promoting more sustainable
operations have a better relationship with
the local community – meaning fewer permitting hurdles to overcome while simultaneously attracting a healthier and more
productive workforce.
Third, it is now clear that companies
working to minimize their environmental impact are gaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace. For example,
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Table I. Hypothetical Fleet of Diesel Gensets
Manufacturer
Displacement
(L)
Rating
(ekW)
Tier
Level
A
15
500
EPA Tier 2
A
23
800
EPA Tier 1
A
50
1250
EPA Tier 2
A
60
2000
EPA Tier 1
B
32
1000
EPA Tier 2
B
69
2000
Unregulated
B
69
2000
EPA Tier 2
B
85
3100
Unregulated
cused on more environmentally sustainable operations and products have higher
levels of profitability, are technically more
advanced, and generally considered better
stewards within their industry.
For these reasons, forward-thinking
companies are motivated to reduce their
environmental footprint. Yet to do so, they
must first establish their existing footprint
as a baseline or reference point. Once their
baseline is determined, strategies can then
be implemented to shrink their footprint.
In this article, we define the environmental footprint of a representative fleet of
diesel-powered generator sets. Our objective is to show how such an environmental
footprint calculation is done, then outline
various options to cost effectively reduce it.
A Fleet Emissions Analysis
We start the analysis with a hypothetical fleet of diesel-powered electrical generating equipment, shown in Table I. For
simplicity, we’ll consider generator sets
and engines from two manufacturers,
referred to as “A” and “B”, which vary in
power generating capacity from 500 to
3100ekW. All gensets are for the US market and operate at 60hz. The data to follow come directly from the manufacturer’s
technical data sheets. Note that our goal is
not to compare gensets from manufacturer
A and B, but to simply use real equipment
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and emissions data to conduct our environmental emissions analysis.
Given the nature of the market and regulatory landscape today, there are actually
two types of analysis we can conduct – one
related to pollutant emissions and one to
greenhouse gas emissions, as diagrammed
in Figure 1. A greenhouse gas analysis,
such as estimating the carbon dioxide
emissions from genset operations, is probably more commonly known as a fleet’s
“Carbon Footprint”. Pollutant emissions,
on the other hand, such as nitrogen oxides
(“NOx”) and particulate matter (“PM”) are
important since they are becoming more
regulated in many regions of the country.
As a result, several local and state regulatory agencies are now requesting or even
requiring fleet owners to provide NOx and
PM levels for their equipment. For lack of
a better term, we’ll refer to this as our Pollutant Footprint, or more specifically, NOx
Footprint and Particulate Footprint.
Our Carbon Footprint
Let’s begin by identifying our fleet’s
carbon footprint. First, we need to define
where GHG emissions such as carbon
dioxide, CO2, come from. Pragmatically,
we’ll limit our analysis to the CO2 emissions coming from burning the fuel to operate our eight gensets. If we wanted to do
a more comprehensive analysis, we would
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include the carbon footprint of manufacturing and transporting the gensets to the
site, as well as the carbon required to drill,
pump, refine and ship the diesel fuel to the
site as well. But in reality few manufacturers provide this information (or even know
it themselves), and there are far too many
steps in the diesel pipeline to accurately
know the carbon footprint of the diesel
fuel. So we’ll avoid those ambiguities and
focus on what we can accurately calculate.
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On a supporting note, several studies have
shown that in many cases, the carbon footprint from operating equipment such as a
genset is much greater than that of manufacturing the equipment. So our assumption should provide a good representation
of the carbon footprint.
As a fossil fuel, diesel is a hydrocarbon
compound. When it is mixed with oxygen
(from the air) inside the engine, it reacts
to form mostly CO2 and water vapor, H2O.
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What isn’t CO2 and H2O makes up mostly
pollutant emissions, which we will get to
shortly. Therefore to find our carbon dioxide emissions we must quantify the diesel fuel used to operate the gensets. If we
knew the actual annual fuel consumption
of the gensets in our fleet, then we could
easily and accurately calculate the CO2
emissions. For this exercise, we simply
assume that the gensets operate as a continuous power generation operation, with
a typical average load factor (90% in this
case), and an annual operating time (8000
hours). Fuel consumption (in gallons per
hour) is then found from the manufacturer’s published technical specification data,
shown in Figures 2a and 2b on the following page. Numerically, linear regression
analyses were performed on the data to enable interpolation at our 90% load factor.
Table II (page 15) shows the genset,
load factor, specific fuel consumption, annual hours of operation and resulting total
gallons of fuel consumed. Figure 3 (page
15) shows the same results in graphical
form. The larger machines consume more
fuel, as expected, with a total fleet fuel
consumption of over 6 million gallons per
year.
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Once the annual diesel fuel consumption is estimated for our fleet, we convert
the gallons of diesel fuel consumed to the
amount of CO2 emissions produced. To do
this, recall that for every gallon of diesel
fuel burned, we generate a unique quantity of CO2. The diesel-to-CO2 factor varies
slightly according to the heat content of the
fuel. For now we’ll assume a figure defined
by the EPA. Our next step is to multiply
the annual fuel consumption by our EPAapproved diesel-to-CO2 factor and we get
the total mass of CO2 produced. However,
we need to further convert this figure into
tons. We should be careful here because
there are “short tons” used in the United
States, “long tons” used in the UK and
“metric tons” used throughout much of
the rest of the world. We will use “metric
tons”, since this is a common world standard for greenhouse gas measurements.
Table III (page 16) and Figure 4 (opposite page) show the CO2 emissions from
each genset, and the total emissions from
our entire fleet (we have included the
amount in short tons for comparison).
As can be observed in Figures 3 and 4,
greenhouse gas emissions track with fuel
consumption, which makes sense since
we have assumed the CO2 resulted strictly
from the combustion of diesel fuel. From
Table II, we see that our fleet of gensets
burns about 6.4 million gallons of diesel
fuel per year, generating more than 64,000
metric tons of CO2 in the process (Table
III). In terms of a carbon footprint, we can
state that the carbon footprint of our fleet
is about 64,000 metric tons of CO2.
Now we have the baseline, what
can we do to reduce our footprint?
For the owner of our genset fleet, our
analysis provides the baseline for future
actions to reduce their carbon footprint.
However, one important conclusion is that
our CO2 footprint exceeds the threshold,
thus requiring us to report our results to
the EPA. Recall that the EPA now requires
facilities emitting more than 25,000 metric tons of a greenhouse gas to report their
emissions. Therefore if the gensets were located in an area that falls under the EPA’s
mandate, then the fleet owner must report
64,000 metric tons as part of the new compliance rule.
Often the next question that comes up
is “Now what?” Is 64,000 metric tons of
CO2 good or bad? If the operation is highly
efficient, then this figure might be considered best-in-class, vis-à-vis operations that
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The data points in Figures 2a (above) and 2b (below) are from the manufacturer’s data
sheets. The lines represent a linear regression analysis through the data.
are much lower efficiency due to older or
poorly maintained engines. Another way
to look at the scale of our footprint is to
compare 64,000 metric tons of CO2 to that
emitted by a fleet of automobiles. Consider
that a single, relatively efficient automobile
getting 20 miles per gallon of gasoline,
and going 15,000 miles per year generates approximately 7.3 tons of CO2. Thus,
operating the eight gensets is equivalent to
running about 9730 cars for a year. Some
might see that as a lot of CO2 – putting
pressure on our fleet owner to reduce their
carbon footprint.
Another view to consider is that the
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emissions will likely be capped at some
maximum level in the near future, determined by a cap-and-trade mechanism that
stipulates what the CO2 output should be
– and it isn’t clear yet how aggressive these
caps will be. But companies interested in
knowing their baseline footprint are likely
to be companies motivated to reduce their
overall carbon footprint. So let’s look at
this a little closer.
Engine Efficiency
Once the baseline carbon footprint is
established, there are several approaches to
reducing it. For one, the engines could be
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Table II. Estimated Fuel Consumption of our Genset Fleet
Manufacturer
Rating
(ekW)
Load Factor
(%)
Fuel Consumption at
Load (gal/hr)
Annual Operating
Time (hrs)
Annual Fuel
Consumption (gals)
A
500
90
31.8
8000
254,160
A
800
90
50.4
8000
403,200
A
1250
90
86.4
8000
691,200
A
2000
90
124.6
8000
996,480
B
1000
90
66.2
8000
529,920
B
2000
90
122.9
8000
983,520
B
2000
90
128.4
8000
1,027,440
B
3100
90
186.6
8000
1,492,560
6,378,480
Total Annual Fleet Fuel Consumption (gals)
operated more efficiently, making sure they
are functioning at peak condition through
an effective maintenance program. It’s also
important to minimize excessive engine
idling, which continues to burn fuel and
emit GHGs as well as NOx and particulates. Idling timers are now widely available (and sometimes mandated) which
turn the engine off after a specified period
of idle time, often 5 minutes. The point
here is that usually the first and the lowest cost step in greenhouse gas reductions
is to ensure the fleet is well-maintained,
operating at its designed performance and
efficiency levels.
Diesel Repowers
Depending on the age of the genset, it
may be possible to replace an older diesel
engine with a more modern version capable of achieving greater fuel efficiency.
This is known as “repowering”, and is
commonly done to extend the life of the
equipment while achieving lower overall emissions, including criteria pollutant
emissions. While an expensive option, it is
a highly effective one to reduce greenhouse
gases if the new engine has improved fuel
economy relative to the older engine.
Biodiesel
Maximizing the efficiency of the existing fleet is an obvious approach to reducing
fuel consumption and thus carbon dioxide
emissions, without the additional capital
expense of a repower. Yet practically, it
may be challenging to yield more than a
few percentage points efficiency gain by
simply optimizing engine performance. To
realize more significant GHG reductions
other strategies must be employed. One
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Figure 3 shows the estimated annual fuel consumption for the fleet of gensets operating at
90% of full load for 8,000 hours per year.
Figure 4 shows the estimated annual CO2 emissions for the fleet of gensets operating at 90%
of full load for 8,000 hours per year.
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Table III. CO2 Emissions from our Genset Fleet
Manufacturer
Rating
(ekW)
Annual CO2 Emissions
(kg)
Annual CO2 Emissions
(short tons)
Annual CO2 Emissions
(metric tons)
A
500
2,567,016
2,829.6
2567.016
A
800
4,072,320
4,488.9
4072.32
A
1250
6,981,120
7,695.2
6981.12
A
2000
10,064,448
11,094.0
10064.448
B
1000
5,352,192
5,899.7
5352.192
B
2000
9,933,552
10,949.7
9933.552
B
2000
10,377,144
11,438.7
10377.144
B
3100
15,074,856
16,616.9
15074.856
64,422,648
71,012.6
64,422.6
Annual Fleet CO2 Emissions:
that may be particularly appealing is the
use of biodiesel (or biodiesel blends such
as B20, meaning a blend of 20% biodiesel
and 80% “petrodiesel”). While the details
are beyond the scope of this article, biodiesel coming from domestically produced
feedstocks has a much lower greenhouse
gas impact when burned. This is because
the originating feedstock, soybeans for example, extracted CO2 from the atmosphere
during plant growth. Once burned in a
diesel engine it simply returns CO2 back to
the atmosphere. While not completely CO2
neutral, the amount of “net” CO2 produced
using biodiesel is much lower than petrodiesel. The exact amount depends on the
biodiesel content: the higher the biodiesel content the greater the CO2 reduction.
Given the availability of high-quality B20
today, and the willingness of most engine
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is an increasingly low risk option to significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Trees and Other Offset Options
Once the operations are as efficient as
possible, other options to reduce greenhouse gases include carbon offsets. By
definition, an offset is something that reduces greenhouse gases somewhere else
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– thereby “offsetting” the CO2 emissions
of our genset fleet. These can be of many
varieties, but some enterprising companies
are offsetting their carbon emissions by
planting trees. Trees are a natural carbon
sink, absorbing carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere and releasing oxygen as part
of photosynthesis. Therefore, it is possible
for our fleet of diesel gensets to reduce the
carbon footprint by planting trees – either
on site or at a selected site somewhere else.
So just how many trees are necessary
to offset our fleet’s 64,000 metric tons of
CO2? It turns out to require quite a few.
Consider, for instance, the typical mature
tree in North America absorbs about 20kg
of CO2 per year during its lifetime of 40
years for a lifetime total of 800kg of CO2.
Working through the math shows that for
every year of electrical power production,
the fleet owner needs to plant 80,000 trees
- every year! That’s a lot of trees.
If the fleet owner decides tree horticulture is not their core competency, they can
pay someone else to do it for them. A number of non-profit organizations now exist
to do exactly that – take donations and
plant trees as carbon offsets. Many of these
organizations’ fee structure are tied to the
tons of carbon emissions offset (e.g., $10
per ton of CO2). The funds are often used
to reforest regions of the world currently
being depleted of natural forests, such as
the South American rainforests. This has
the added benefit of increasing the carbon reduction capacity since trees in these
tropical areas have higher CO2 absorption
capacities and can live much longer than
the typical tree in North America.
For the power provider that desires
to be carbon-neutral in their operations,
purchasing carbon offsets would certify
that all carbon emissions during operation were offset by investment in sustainable endeavors. In addition to reforestation
projects, donations to carbon-offset organizations fund energy efficiency efforts
and renewable energy projects such as
wind farms and solar arrays. Finally, offset
funds generally go toward sustainability
projects certified by 3rd party auditors, enabling the company to formally account for
their enhanced social good will and sustainable development efforts.
Carbon Credits
While currently a voluntary program
in the United States, the emissions trading mechanisms are now available providing a market for carbon credits under
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Figure 5 shows the estimated annual NOx emissions from the fleet of gensets operating at
90% of full load for 8000 hours per year.
Figure 6 shows the estimated annual particulate emissions from the fleet of gensets operating
at 90% of full load for 8000 hours per year.
Table IV. Genset Fleet NOx and Particulate (PM) Emissions Footprints
Pollutant
Annual Emissions
(metric tons per year)
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
820
Particulate Emissions (PM)
5.6
a cap-and-trade program. This works by
companies joining an exchange such as
the Chicago Climate Exchange, and signing a legally binding agreement to limit
their CO2 emissions. If they generate fewer
emissions, they receive carbon “credits”,
which can be sold on the exchange. If they
generate more emissions than they signed
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up for, they must buy credits in order to
meet their obligation. This sets up a market-based approach to carbon reduction:
companies that innovatively reduce their
carbon emissions financially gain through
the sale of credits. Those that continue to
emit more than their allotted amount pay
the penalty by having to purchase credits.
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Table V. Pollutant Emissions Reductions with Aftertreatment Retrofit Systems
Technology
NOx
PM*
HC**
CO***
Diesel Oxidation Catalysts, DOC
-
20%
90%
90%
Diesel Particulate Filters, DPF
-
85-95%
90%
90%
Selective Catalytic Reduction, SCR
90-95%
-
-
-
*Particulate Matter; can be higher with the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD); **Hydrocarbons, also referred to as Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOC); ***Carbon monoxide.
What is interesting about such a voluntary process is the number of companies
that have joined the Chicago Climate Exchange – hundreds of private and public
companies, state agencies, NGOs and religious organizations have opted to participate. Noteworthy companies include DuPont, United Technologies, Cargill, Bank
of America, and IBM.
While carbon credit trading in the U.S.
is largely voluntary, the European Union
has a mandatory carbon credit trading process. Known as the EU Emissions Trading
Scheme (“EU ETS”), the program monetizes
carbon at current levels of about €15 per
metric ton of CO2. As the program evolves,
the expectation is that the price of carbon
will increase, providing incentives for those
to further decrease their carbon emissions
to acquire as many valuable credits as possible, and then sell these on the trading
platforms – the proceeds which ultimately
fund further reductions in GHGs.
Calculating Your
Pollutant Emissions Footprint
Now that we’ve determined our carbon
footprint, calculated from our fleet’s CO2
emissions, we can define our “pollutant
footprint”, based on the fleet’s NOx and
PM emissions. This turns out to be somewhat easier to do, as most manufacturers,
including Manufacturers A and B, list their
product’s NOx and particulate emissions
in their technical specifications. However,
unlike fuel consumption, we rarely know
the emission level as a function of load. In
our analysis the listed NOx and PM data
are at 100% load, which fortunately is reasonably close to our assumed load of 90%
for operation. Thus while not perfect, we
can get a close approximation to our total
NOx and PM levels assuming that emissions at our 90% of load are sufficiently
close to those listed at 100% in the specifications.
Our approximation is further strengthened by the fact that our gensets operate
in continuous mode, at a constant power
level (90% of full load) for long periods
of time (8000 hours per year). If our fleet
operated in a more cyclic fashion such as
in peak shaving or stand-by mode, our
method would not be as accurate. In this
case, it might be more appropriate to use
cycle average emission figures, determined
from the manufacturer’s in-house emis-
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sions testing or even from EPA standards,
which are based on cycle averages. (In the
case of mandatory fleet emissions analyses
required by regulatory agencies, the actual
calculation method is usually provided
for us, as in the case of California Air Resource Board’s several in-use diesel rules.)
To determine our NOx and PM Footprints, we use the following equation for
each genset:
Engine Rated horsepower x % Load x
Operating Time x NOx Emission Level
As an example, let’s assume that the
diesel engine for one of our gensets has a
rated horsepower of 2000hp, and a NOx
level of 5 grams per hp-hour. Our calculation then becomes:
2000hp x 90% x 8000hrs x 5g/hp-hr =
72,000,000 grams of NOx per year
In other words, the genset produces
72,000kg or 72 metric tons of NOx per
year. We would do the same calculation
to find our annual particulate emissions.
Figures 5 and 6 (page 17) show the annual
NOx and PM emissions from our fleet of
gensets.
Adding the NOx and PM emissions
from our fleet gives us our collective NOx
and Particulate Emissions Footprints,
Table VI. Change in Pollutant Emissions from the use of B20
(after McCormick et al., 2006).
Emissions
Change
Particulates (PM)
- 24%
Hydrocarbons (HC)
- 50%
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
- 22%
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
+ 4%
shown in Table IV. With these results, we
can state that our NOx Footprint is 820
metric tons per year, and our Particulate
Footprint is 5.6 metric tons per year.
Reducing your NOx and
Particulate Emissions Footprint
Many technologies are available that
reduce NOx and Particulates 50-90% or
more, and while perhaps not inexpensive
to implement, they can be very effective.
Let’s explore these one at a time.
Diesel Repowers
Recall that a repower is defined as replacing an older engine with a newer, gen-
erally cleaner engine. For our gensets, this
would likely mean replacing one or more of
the unregulated diesel engines with a later,
perhaps EPA Tier 2 engine. For our unregulated gensets, this would translate into
a potential reduction of 25% in NOx and
75% in particulates. Our fleet owner also
gets a new engine in the process, which extends genset life and possibly could operate
at higher efficiency, thereby reducing GHG
emissions as well. The main disadvantage
of a repower solution is cost. The cost of a
new engine would constitute a significant
fraction of the overall genset, meaning the
fleet owner would have to weigh a repower
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Engine Upgrades
A few engine manufacturers are now offering emission upgrade
kits that are installed during engine overhaul. These kits come
from higher Tier-level, lower emissions engines, and include components such as new cylinder packs, turbochargers, fuel pumps
and other components. A major advantage of emission upgrade
kits is that the components are generally direct replacements for
the original components, making service and installation routine
and therefore highly cost-effective. On the other hand, emission
improvements are modest compared to other alternatives, with
NOx and Particulate reductions in the range of 25-30%.
Aftertreatment Retrofits
With EPA Tier 4 products just months away, we will be hearing
much more about the technologies that will be used for the first
time in new diesel gensets: exhaust gas aftertreatment, otherwise
known as catalytic converter systems. Tier 4 Aftertreatment Systems will contain technologies such as diesel oxidation catalysts
(DOC), diesel particulate filters (DPF), and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, with the use of each system depending on
the size of the engine. These technologies may be new to original
equipment, but DOC, DPF and SCR systems have been available
as emissions retrofit solutions for many years now. While it is beyond the scope of this article to discuss these in detail, let’s briefly
outline their emissions reduction capability.
Table V (page 18) shows the pollutant emissions reduction
typically achieved with retrofit DOC, DPF and SCR systems. Note
that in many cases, reductions of more than 90% are possible, indicating these aftertreatment systems are perhaps the most effective in reducing NOx and PM as well as other pollutant emissions
such as hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO). In fact,
in certain parts of the country where air quality is not meeting
national standards (referred to as “non-attainment areas”) these
technologies are now being required by local regulatory agencies
as the “Best Available Control Technology” or BACT.
In terms of retrofit complexity, there is quite a bit of variability among the various aftertreatment technologies. DOCs are the
easiest systems to retrofit and are also the lowest cost option. Particulate filters are more complex, and require greater knowledge
about genset operating temperatures and engine-out particulate
levels in order to work properly. An SCR system, perhaps the most
complex and expensive system available today, is the only commercially available technology that is effective in reducing NOx
from diesel engines, which is why we’re seeing more widespread
use of SCR in stationary diesel engine applications.
From the NOx and particulate footprints shown in Figures
5 and 6 (page 17), we see that the majority of pollutant emissions come from each manufacturer’s largest gensets. Therefore, a
cost-effective approach to emissions reduction would be to retrofit those gensets first. For example, retrofitting with an SCR system would reduce NOx emissions by 90-95%, while retrofitting
with a DPF would reduce particulates by 85-95%. Retrofitting the
2000kW genset from Manufacturer A would be especially valuable, since this genset makes the greatest contribution to the fleet’s
particulate footprint.
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Biodiesel
We mentioned the value of biodiesel to
reduce greenhouse gases, but it also is a
low-risk and yet highly effective method
of reducing pollutant emissions. For example, recent studies have shown that the
use of B20 can reduce particulates and
carbon monoxide as much as 24% and
hydrocarbons as much as 50%, as shown
in Table VI (page 19). In fact, some underground mining operations are running
their equipment with B100 (100% biodiesel) strictly because it significantly reduces
particulates, reportedly as much as 50%.
Conclusion
Pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions
are receiving considerable attention due to
their contribution to air quality and global
climate change. The US Environmental
Protection Agency and the California Air
Resources Board have actively regulated
emissions such as NOx and Particulates
for many years now, and more recently are
driving legislative action to curb greenhouse gas emissions such as CO2. Clearly
this is the beginning of intense scrutiny
over greenhouse gas emissions, with more
emission-limiting regulations likely to follow.
Forward thinking companies recognize that reducing their environmental
footprint, defined here as a Carbon Footprint from greenhouse gas emissions and
Pollutant Footprint from NOx and Particulate emissions, can be a path to greater
competitive advantage. They aggressively
look for opportunities to reduce their company’s GHG and pollutant emissions, and
are often rewarded with lower operating
costs, top-line revenue growth, and greater
profitability. A smaller environmental footprint also adds to their market position as
a more environmentally and financially
sustainable enterprise.
In this article, we have shown how a
fleet owner of diesel-powered generator
sets can establish their carbon and pollutant emissions footprint as a baseline
for subsequent emission reductions. Once
established, the fleet’s carbon footprint
can be reduced in a variety of ways, ranging from operational efficiency gains that
lower overall fuel consumption, to various offset mechanisms such as reforestation, renewable energy projects, and even
participation in carbon cap-and-trade programs. On the pollutant emissions side,
options such as repowers, engine upgrades
and retrofitting the fleet with exhaust gas
aftertreatment are all highly effective in reducing emissions.
What is clear is that the global discussion on emissions is escalating. Legislative
action is in place or will be in the near future, impacting all aspects of daily work
and home life. Those that begin reducing
their environmental footprint today will be
rewarded with an early adopter advantage
– one that improves their competitive position in the market while enhancing their
integrity in the eyes of their stakeholders. n
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EGSA News
Look into the Future of On-Site Power at
the Upcoming 2010 EGSA Fall Conference
O
n-Site Power Industry professionals will gather in Newport Beach,
CA, September 12-14 to "stake their vantage point" and see what the future holds
for 2010 and beyond at the 45th Annual
Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) Fall Technical & Marketing
Conference. The scheduled educational
program—"Vantage Point: On-Site Power
Looking Beyond 2010"— will address
a variety of current topics that will impact the industry for years to come. Sessions range from the economic outlook
to energy conservation and from seismic
certification to Interim Tier 4 emissions
compliance. Attendees will have plenty
of opportunities to network with the OnSite Power Industry's key players over the
course of the event. They will also have an
opportunity to participate in one of EGSA's
Committees, such as Codes & Standards
Surveillance, and thus help shape the fu-
ture of the Association and the On-Site
Power Industry.
Host Conference Hotel
The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach will
serve as this year's Host Conference Hotel.
The EGSA Room Rate is $210 Standard
Room (single or double). The rate is per
night, plus applicable state and local taxes
(10% tax plus 0.16 tourism assessment and
2% Newport Beach Tourism Assessment
Fee). Rate is available three (3) days prior
to and following the event dates based on
hotel availability This room rate includes
complimentary internet service in all guest
rooms.
The Reservation Cut-off Date is Friday,
August 20, 2010. Attendees should call
the hotel’s direct reservation line at (949)
729-1234 or call Hyatt Central Reservations at (800) 233-1234 to reserve a room,
mentioning that they are with EGSA to receive the group rate. Rooms may also be
reserved online at https://resweb.passkey.
com/go/EGSA10.
EGSA Exhibitor Showcase
In addition to the lineup of educational
sessions, the Conference will include EGSA’s highly successful Exhibitor Showcase.
The traditional exhibition setting allows for
a more structured dialogue between OnSite Power Manufacturers, attending Dis-
Scheduled Conference Presentations
Economic Outlook
Jeff Thredgold, CSP
President
Thredgold Economic Assoc.
Jeff Thredgold has been helping people
better understand the U.S. economy and
financial markets for over three decades.
With a unique ability to “cut though the
fluff,” Jeff will lead attendees on an entertaining, informative and humorous “tour”
of the U.S. and global economies, financial
markets, education, employment, retirement and more. The session will deliver
a clear and focused picture of what’s currently happening in the economy and how
it will affect your future finances.
Jeff is an accomplished author, has frequently appeared on CNBC-TV and CNN,
and is routinely quoted in the nation’s financial press. He is a regular contributor
to the Blue Chip Financial Forecasts and
USA TODAY’s quarterly economic forecast
surveys.
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Net Zero Metering
Clark Bisel
Senior Vice President
WSP Flack + Kurtz
Utilizing a suite of on-site power generation technologies and readily available,
budget-worthy energy conservation measures, Australia’s CSIRO Energy Centre is
designed to make the least possible impact
on its surrounding environment. As a working laboratory, the Centre
demonstrates how a distributed generation
facility can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase fuel efficiency and reduce
energy loss even as it promotes and expands the use of renewable energy sources.
Throughout the construction process, consulting engineering firm Flack + Kurtz employed planning, testing and innovation to
support this sustainable design and fulfill
the client’s request for a “carbon neutral,”
world-class research facility with Zero Net
Energy use.
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Bi-Fuel Engines
Daniel Barbersek
Power Solutions Manager
Generac Power Systems
Thanks to reduced emissions, lower
fuel costs and longer run-times, bi-fuel
engines are growing in popularity among
end users. This session will provide a general overview of the market opportunities
for bi-fuel engine applications in North
America, highlight any specific markets
where bi-fuel operations have significantly
increased and reveal any local, state or federal initiatives that are currently in place
to help increase the market potential for
bi-fuel operations.
This session will also include an overview of bi-fuel engine operating principles,
including air/fuel mixture, diesel injection
timing and quantities along with the interface between operation and the engine’s
electronic control unit (ECU).
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EGSA News
EGSA Certified Technician Counts
As of May 30, 2010, EGSA Certified Technicians
may be found in U.S. states, territories, Canada
and Trinidad as follows:
tributor/Dealers and Manufacturer Representatives. Exhibitors are provided with a
draped six-foot table which can be used to
display literature, magazines and samples,
etc. This year's Fall Exhibitor Showcase
will feature the End User Power Breakfast.
EGSA has extended an invitation to facility
managers and Consulting Specifying Engineers in the greater Newport Beach area
to grab a bite to eat, walk the exhibit floor
and learn firsthand how their standby
power system should perform when it is
properly maintained. Registered end users will receive a free USB “thumbdrive”
loaded with some of the latest product and
industry information, a Generator Maintenance checklist and a free subscription to
EGSA’s Powerline magazine.
End users are welcome Monday (September 13) and Tuesday (September 14).
Tuesday breakfast attendees are encouraged to stay a little longer and attend the
IBC-2009: OSHPD session on how they
can maintain compliance with California’s
seismic codes and requirements as administered by the Office of Statewide Health
Planning and Development (OSHPD) plus
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IBC-2009 and OSHPD:
Seismic Certification
Robert Simmons
President
Petra Seismic Design
Despite being introduced a decade ago,
questions and concerns still surround IBC2009 requirements for project principals.
Meanwhile, California healthcare facility
managers must comply with state seismic
codes and requirements as administered
by the Office of Statewide Health Planning
and Development (OSHPD).
Using case studies, this session will
show how to achieve OSHPD compliance,
outline hospital owner/facility manager
responsibilities with regards to doing so
and outline the process whereby project
principals can secure IBC seismic certification for a building system using an on-site
power generation system as an example.
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EGSA has extended an invitation to facility
managers and Consulting Specifying Engineers in the greater Newport Beach area to
walk the Exhibitor Showcase and learn firsthand how their standby power system should
perform when it is properly maintained.
secure IBC-2009 seismic certification for
their facility's on-site power generation
system.
Complete Conference information—including session descriptions, sponsorship
opportunities and golf and fishing tournament details—is available at www.egsa.org/
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OH
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VA
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CA
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MI
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FL
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TX
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ON, Canada
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CT
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IL
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NC, PA
AZ
NY
MO
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NJ, WI, Trinidad
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MA, MD
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SC
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WV
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CO, NH, UT
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TN, WA
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AL, AR, Guam, IA, ID, IN, LA, NV, OK
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AK, DE, HI, KY, MN, BC Canada, MB
Canada
Interim Tier 4 Engine Manufacturer Panel Discussion
Four of the industry’s top diesel engine manufacturers will be on hand to discuss
Interim Tier 4 diesel engine emissions compliance as it relates to non-road diesels
in general and to mobile and stationary generator sets in particular. Panelists will
also discuss what they have done to achieve compliance, relate how their respective
engine distribution networks have been prepped for the change and reveal what responsibilities end users will face to maintain compliance.
Panelists
Tim Cresswell, Tier 4 Product Definition Manager, Caterpillar – Tim Cresswell
has held a variety of business planning, sales and marketing positions
within Caterpillar and is currently on assignment as a Tier 4 technology
specialist within CAT’s electric power division.
Kyle Tingle, Senior Accounts Manager, John Deere Power Systems – Kyle Tingle
has been with John Deere for 15 years and has over 12 years of experience
in engine application engineering and sales. He is currently focused on
emergency stationary and rental market segments.
Christine Ueno, Manager, Regulatory Compliance, MTU Onsite Energy Corp. –
Christine Ueno is responsible for certification and regulatory issues for the
North American market for all MTU products including non-road, stationary and marine.
Vivek S. Malapati, Senior Product Planner, Cummins Power Generation – Vivek
Malapati joined Cummins in 2006 as a Product Marketing Manager and
has held a number of product marketing and planning roles. At present,
he is responsible for the company’s long term product roadmap for global
stationary and mobile markets.
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EGSA MANUFACTURER MEMBER PROFILE
Keeping It All In The Family
Basler Electric Continues to Excel by Providing
Product Solutions for the Industry and its Customers
By Don Ferreira, Editor
Above: Automated insertion equipment on the floor of Basler Electric’s Highland facility. Inset: William L Basler stands before a portrait of
his father, Carl Basler, which is on display in the Highland facility’s lobby.
E
ven as a young man, Carl Basler recognized that electricity had the potential
to revolutionize American industry and
the economy. A mere 51 years had passed
since Edison developed his first lamp and
the memory of this achievement—still
fresh in the American psyche—inspired
many young men to start small electrical
shops of their own. Carl, in fact, began
his electrical career working in his father’s
garage in Highland, IL, a small industrial
community 35 miles east of St. Louis, MO.
His company began operating in the early
1940s repairing and rewinding electrical
equipment and, in 1947, Basler Electric
Company was incorporated.
During this period, the American industrial community was recruited for the
war effort and Basler Electric did its fair
share by making machine screw parts.
The experience gave Basler the confidence
and knowledge to manufacture fractional
horsepower motors and transformers after
World War II. The next few decades were
characterized by product line expansions
and physical growth. In 1950, the com24
pany added power supplies and rectifiers
to its product line. In 1957, the company
moved to a new 34,000 square foot facility in Highland, and in 1959, Basler introduced the first solid state voltage regulator.
Mergers and purchases in the early
1960s brought further additions to the
product line and compelled Basler to join
EGSA in 1967 to “establish and maintain a
presence in the Power Generation Industry
as a leading supplier of Control and Protection products.” Even today, Basler company employees routinely attend EGSA
Conventions and Conferences to interact
with customers and keep up with trends
in the industry.
Basler continued to forge beyond the
analog age by producing the first solid
state protective relay in 1969 and introducing its first Static Excitation system in
1974. Over the next 30 years the product
lines evolved from analog designs into microprocessor digital multifunction devices.
And yet Basler’s analog systems survived
the test of time and are still in service on
several thousand generators worldwide. In
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1979, Basler continued to expand, opening
a printed circuit board plant in Taylor, TX,
acquiring a switching power supply line in
1982 and entering into a joint venture to
produce microwave oven transformers in
Juarez, Mexico, in 1983.
During this period of rapid growth and
expansion, Carl’s son William L. Basler
was busy working his way up in the family business and learning as much about
his father’s company as he could. After 17
years of experience, serving in several key
positions and capacities, William L. Basler
was named CEO and Chairman of the
Board of Basler Electric in 1984.
Under Bill’s ownership and leadership,
the company continued to pursue growth
and the expansion of its product lines.
However, his goals in these areas appear
to have been more aggressive or at least
more far-reaching than his father’s. In
1987, Basler’s first multifunction solid state
relay was designed for the utility industry.
Then, in an effort to leverage international
sales growth and capitalize on European
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national, Ltd. was established in 1990, in
Wasselonne, France. That same year, a maquiladora operation for transformer manufacture was opened in Piedras Negras,
Mexico. A few years later, in 1994, Basler
entered the digital age with the release of
its first digital voltage regulator.
In 2004, Basler opened a facility dedicated to sales, technical support, and manufacturing support for China in Suzhou, thus
establishing an in-country presence and a
foothold in the growing new market. Two
years later, Basler made a strategic play and
acquired Eaton Electrical’s Excitation Control product line. The addition of the Cutler Hammer ECS2100 controller enhanced
Basler’s existing Digital Excitation product
line and expanded its scope to control virtually any sized generator.
In 2009, Basler opened yet another
new facility in Singapore to provide sales,
marketing, and technical support to the
Southeast Asia market. Thanks to its aggressive growth and acquisition strategy, Basler products are produced in five
manufacturing facilities in four countries.
Furthermore, this global network boasts
an established reputation for the advanced
development and precision manufacturing of products that utilize and control the
power of electricity.
Since its founding, Basler product development has been influenced by the
trends in the Power Generation Industry
and has provided solutions during changing times. From the oil boom of the 1980s
through the co-generation and distributed
generation applications of the 1990s and
now into the 21st Century’s emerging renewable energy applications, Basler has
continually adapted to provide products
that meet the immediate challenges and
needs of the industry and its customers.
Basler Electric designs, manufactures,
sells and exports Analog and Digital Voltage Regulators, Digital Genset Controllers,
Digital Excitation Control Systems, Custom Transformers and Protective Relays for
Generator Manufacturers, Genset Assemblers, OEMs and End Users. As a leading
provider of quality products and services,
the company’s mission is to operate at a
profitable level that will sustain growth
and provide security for its employees,
customers, suppliers, and the communities
where Basler facilities are located.
Basler’s Quality Policy states, “We satisfy
our customers by delivering defect-free, competitive products on time. We accomplish
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Top: Basler Electric’s Highland, IL Corporate Headquarters includes nearly 100,000
sq ft of manufacturing space.
Above: Personnel from Basler’s Quality,
Engineering and Marketing departments
meet to discuss manufacturability as part
of the new product design process.
At left: Gary Dolbeare, President and
COO of Basler Electric Company.
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Technical Support and Training Manager Terry Gaines (seated figure at left) assists a Basler engineer with an in-house training class. Inset:
Gaines was awarded EGSA’s prestigious “James Wright Educator Award” by 2008 EGSA President Warner Bauer in recognition of his years
of service as an instructor for the Association’s On-Site Power Schools program.
this by knowing the requirements of our jobs
and performing to the best of our abilities
while striving for continuous improvement.”
Quality assurance is a central tenet of
Basler Electric’s manufacturing program.
The company’s Highland, IL, and Taylor, TX and Suzhou, China facilities have
all received ISO 9001-2008 certification.
Plus, the international facility in Wasselonne, France has received certification to
ISO 9001-2000. Basler applies its Quality
Policy to all of its manufacturing facilities
and follows the same Quality System designed for achieving compliance with the
requirements necessary to obtain the ISO
certifications it has already received.
The system stresses problem prevention, continuous process improvement,
and compliance to well-documented procedures that involve all employees, suppliers, and associates. It encompasses all
phases of quality planning, audit methods, quality records, work instructions,
and test and inspection procedures. The
system establishes controls throughout the
entire organization to ensure conformance
to requirements in all departments of the
company. What’s more, it ensures meeting
quality objectives and minimizes the possibility of compromises that could affect
product quality and reliability.
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According to the company’s web site
Basler’s management is “committed to providing the resources necessary to maintain
the Quality System and processes associated with ISO Certification and to strive for
continuous improvement through quality
management.” In addition to its ISO program, Basler ensures that its manufacturing processes are in compliance with all
applicable environment standards and
takes steps to soften the company’s environmental impact in all aspects of its business practices.
Over the past 33 years, Basler Electric
has had several “EGSA Guys” who have
been active and highly involved in the
Association. Chairman of the Board and
CEO, Bill Basler has actively supported
EGSA and attended several conventions in
the past, along with President and COO
Gary Dolbeare and other Sales and Marketing Executives. Matt Basler, VP of Engineering (one of Bill’s three sons and a third
generation company owner), served as a
member of the EGSA Board of Directors in
2004-2005. Terry Gaines, Basler’s Technical Support and Training Manager, was
recognized for his contribution to the OnSite Power Reference Book and received an
Instructor Recognition award for helping
to develop and teach the Voltage Regulator
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and Generator Protection sections of the
EGSA On-site Power Schools for the past
six years. Terry also was recently awarded the Association’s prestigious “James
Wright Educator Award,” honoring his
commitment and service in improving the
Association’s Education programs. Basler’s
most recent “EGSA Guy” is Paul Dolinar,
EGSA President in 2000, who joined the
Basler Electric Board of Directors this past
fall. However, Basler’s primary “EGSA
Guy” is Larry Perez, Product Line Manager
Regulation Products, who presently serves
on EGSA’s Education Committee.
Few member companies can compete
with Basler Electric when it comes to encouraging employees to get involved in
the Association. In fact, Basler is a stand
out amongst its fellow EGSA members because so many of its employees are active
in EGSA Schools, Committees, Leadership and other areas. Perez explains why:
“EGSA offers unique opportunities to discuss emerging market trends and industry specific topics with the leaders of the
power generation industry.” Plus, he adds,
“EGSA and its various working committees
provide valuable opportunities to network
and to develop relationships that could not
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Integrated System provides Genset Control, Metering,
Engine/Generator protection, Auto Transfer Switch (ATS)
Control, kW Load Sharing, Generator Sequencing, and
Power Factor Control in a reliable, rugged and cost
effective package. It has UL/CSA Class 1 Division 2 for
Hazardous locations. Options; Automatic Synchronizer,
Remote Dial-out/ Dial-in, Modbus, J1939 and Ethernet.
Add-on Load-sharing, Analog, and Contact I/O Expansion
Modules are available.
DGC-2020
Digital Genset Controller
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Basler Electric’s wide range of Automatic
Voltage Regulators and Digital Excitation
Control products places Basler in a premier
position to provide customers with an
Excitation System solution for any new
generator installation or retrofit application.
The proven DECS and ECS product lines
provide reliability with superior performance
required to support the power industry
around the world.
New High Voltage
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Basler’s BE1-11 Family
Plug-n-Play Retrofit Relays
BE1-11f
Feeder Protection
System
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Intertie Protection
System
BE1-50/51B
BE1-11g
Generator Protection System
The BE1-11 Family of Protection Systems combines the proven technologies of
Basler’s Numeric product line with a larger and sharper LCD display, modern
communications, and expansive functionality to provide a family of application
oriented products. All BE1-11 relays come with a Free trial copy of BESTWAVEPlus.
Two Instantaneous
Elements
BE1-50/51B
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Direct Replacement for existing cases.
No rewiring or panel modification required.
Nuclear Qualified
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Worldwide Headquarters
Highland, Illinois USA
Tel: +1 618 654 2341
info@basler.com
Suzhou, P.R. China
Wasselonne France
Singapore
Tel: +33 3 88 87 1010
franceinfo@basler.com
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Tel: +86 512 8227 2888
chinainfo@basler.com
www.basler.com/egsa
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Tel: +65 6844 6445
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case study: sizing a rental generator fleet
Green Power
Distributor/Dealer Blue Stream Services Leverages an
Existing Relationship to Access New Market Opportunities
B
usiness today often takes a bit more
than getting your foot in the door.
Sometimes it’s a matter of who you know
that gets you inside. Other times, it’s sheer
luck. But aside from luck and networking,
it takes good business practices and hard
work to keep that door open. Recently,
EGSA member Blue Stream Services used
luck and an existing business relationship
to hit a hole-in-one when it won the bid
to provide power generation for the Shell
Houston Open PGA Tour event, March
29-April 4, 2010.
The Houston Golf Association operates
the Shell Houston Open which, first plated
in 1946, is one of the oldest charity golf
tournaments on the PGA tour. In 1992,
Shell Oil Company became title sponsor
of the tournament which now resides at
Houston’s Redstone Golf Club.
The high profile, annual Shell Houston
Open leads into the Masters Tournament
and routinely features well-known golf
pros such as Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples
and previous tournament champion Paul
Casey. With a tournament purse of nearly
$6 million, the Shell Open is an important
contributor to PGA fiscal success. However, the event also benefits Houston itself;
since 1992, it has raised over $50 million
for over 200 area charities.
Shell Oil and Blue Stream Services
On-Site Power generation equipment
Distributor/Dealer Blue Stream Services
began specializing in servicing the oil and
gas industry in 2002 by providing mechanical equipment and services for offshore drill rigs. Based out of New Iberia,
LA, the company has other locations along
the Gulf Coast oil belt, including Houston,
Baton Rouge, Orlando and Dallas.
The specialized needs for offshore rigs
gave Blue Stream the opportunity to begin
offering custom-built equipment packages,
which included power generation units. In
2005, Blue Stream expanded its business
to a rental fleet of mobile generators ranging from 25-570 kVA, according to Trent
Romero, branch manager for Blue Stream
Services, Houston and Dallas locations.
“We started building our own units out
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Since 1992, the Shell Houston Open (above) has raised over $50 million for Houston charitiess. Inset: Blue Stream supplied 32 generators ranging from 25 kVA to 570 kVA to provide
round the clock power for the seven-day event.
of New Iberia for the offshore industry, but
we saw the opportunity to provide service
for onshore jobs,” said Romero. “That is
when we partnered with Doosan Portable
Power (formerly Ingersoll Rand) to provide
mobile generators as land units.”
Adding a rental fleet to its current array
of product and service offerings brought
Blue Stream Services into the entertainment market with a variety of events such
as weddings, festivals and other large, outdoor, public events. According to Romero,
events and entertainment comprises most
of the Dallas location’s business, and Blue
Stream even employs an entertainment
specialist to help plan and coordinate
power for large-scale events and sporting
venues.
The entertainment market not only
brought the firm new business and new
clients, it also created an opportunity to
call on existing clients for new business.
Thanks to its work with the oil industry,
Blue Stream had an established business
relationship with Shell Oil, which encouraged the company to submit a bid to supply
power for the 2010 Shell Houston Open.
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“Before the Shell Houston Open, we
had only done one other golf tournament.
However, our entertainment specialist, Joe
Parker, spent several years doing golf tournaments, so we definitely had the expertise going into the job,” said Romero.
Blue Stream brought in a total of 32 individual generators in a variety of power
capacities and staged them around the
tournament to power 45 structures, including lights, scoreboards, press areas, all
tents and food vendors, the cart-charging
area and the uplink satellites for the Golf
Channel broadcast.
“We ran power all over the course,” said
Romero. “From the pro shop, along 11 of
the 18 holes to the main village outside of
the actual course.”
Blue Stream brought a few of the units
online one week prior to the event to allow
for tournament set-up, but once play commenced the units ran 24 hours a day for
the event’s full seven days.
“They powered up the scoreboards
the week before just to go through all its
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Application for Membership
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❏ MF manufacturer membership
Any individual, sole proprietor, partnership or corporation seeking membership must
apply for a Full Membership as a manufacturer if they meet one or more of the following
criteria:
1. They manufacture prime movers for power generation.
2. They manufacture generators or other power conversion devices producing electricity.
3. They manufacture switchgear or electrical control devices.
4. They manufacture or assemble generator sets, UPS systems, solar power, hydropower,
geothermal, or any other power production or conversion system including related
components or accessories for national or regional distribution.
5. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of a firm that qualifies under rules one through
four.
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Any trade publication dealing with the electrical generating systems industry
or its suppliers may apply for Associate Membership–Trade Publications.
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Any individual, sole proprietor, partnership or corporation actively engaged as a distributor
or dealer for products listed under Manufacturer Membership may apply for Full Membership as a Distributor/Dealer. If an organization qualifies under Manufacturer Membership,
it is not qualified under this section.
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contractor/integrator membership
Any individual, sole proprietor, partnership or corporation actively engaged as a Contractor
or Equipment Integrator of products listed under Manufacturer Membership, not bound by
brand, geographic territory or contractually obligated as a Distributor/Dealer of a specific
product. These firms typically purchase products from a Distributor/Dealer, Manufacturer
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case study: sizing a rental generator fleet
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checks to ensure everything worked properly,” explained Romero.
Choosing the right size generator
How do you size a rental fleet contract
that calls for high quality, uninterrupted
power for 45 structures and a variety of
supporting equipment? Experience is key.
“First we needed to determine how
much power each structure required for
air conditioning,” explains Romero. “We
needed to know how many units would be
used in each tent and trailer and the amp
draw for each unit.”
After that, Blue Stream determined the
power needs and projected usage for each
tent/trailer. Using this information, Blue
Stream created a schematic drawing and
laid out all equipment and cables accordingly, working backwards from the tents to
the generators.
Selected generators ranged anywhere
in size from 25 kVA to 570 kVA and were
placed based on the distance between
tents and how much power each tent
needed along with an eye towards overall
power quality. Power generation specialists also needed to figure in voltage dips.
If the cable is too long between the source
and outlet, voltage dips can create a loss of
power. According to Romero, voltage dips
can occur between 300 and 400 feet.
Out of sight and out of mind
Ambience is essential for any golf tournament. Golf clubs spend tens of thousands of dollars to create and maintain an
illusion of idyllic, rural solitude for the individual golfer. Staging the generators and
maintaining the illusion, however, wasn’t
as difficult as it could have been thanks to
the fleet’s quiet operation design. Course
design also proved an important factor.
Redstone Golf Club’s tournament course
was designed for televised events, so the
generator stations are tucked out of the
way. Most units were set in remote locations and screened off to keep spectators
from coming into contact with them.
The most challenging issue for Blue
Stream was the physical labor of running
the cables. Main cables ran from the generators to distribution boxes which, in turn,
ran cables to individual structures.
“The distribution panels are very important in an event like this because they
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can take three-phase power and convert
to single-phase power if that is what is required for one line, or keep at three-phase
for another line,” said John Garcia, manager of generator development for Doosan
Portable Power.
Unit performance also played a role.
The contract fleet required just one servicing, experienced no failures and used a
total of only 8,000 gallons of fuel for the
entire 24/7 hour operation.
rector of operations for the Shell Houston
Open, said it had been the smoothest event
in his experience as director of operations.
“Blue Stream performed well beyond my
expectations,” he added.
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Maximizing Reliability in Standby
Power Mission-Critical Applications
Equipment, systems design and maintenance procedures
contribute to Emergency Power Systems dependability
By Michael Dauffenbach, MTU Onsite Energy Factory Training/Power Gen Specialist
W
hile standby power system reliability is a concern for any facility, it is
especially important for mission-critical
applications such as hospitals, data centers, telecommunications, government,
municipal water and water treatment. Additionally, there are numerous organizations that rely on standby power systems
for business continuity and to reduce exposure to monetary loss resulting from a
utility outage.
To maximize reliability, facility managers need to understand and consider the
critical factors that go into specifying, installing and maintaining a standby power
system. These factors can be grouped into
five categories:
• Generator set design and manufacturing quality
• Generator set sizing and power system
design
• Commissioning and operator training
• Maintenance and periodic testing
• Code compliance
While no mechanical system can be
expected to perform with 100 percent
reliability over time, modern diesel and
spark-ignited standby power systems come
very close to this ideal – provided they are
properly designed and maintained. In fact,
power system component failure is a fairly
rare event, whereas the vast majority of
problems result from human error or neglect. This article will examine the factors
that contribute to power system reliability and suggest ways to maintain it at the
highest possible level.
What is “reliability”?
Before discussing ways to ensure better
power system reliability, it is important to
define the term. The Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Reliability Society defines reliability this way:
Reliability is a design engineering discipline
which applies scientific knowledge to assure a
product will perform its intended function for
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Regular “exercise” and maintenance of the
complete power system are very important
factors in high reliability.
the required duration within a given environment. This includes designing in the ability to maintain, test, and support the product
throughout its total life cycle. Reliability is best
described as product performance over time.
To a great extent, reliability can be designed into generator sets, transfer switches, switchgear and control systems to increase the likelihood that they function
as intended. Of course, the other part of
the definition relates to maintenance, testing and support – all human activities that
must be carried out as part of an overall
plan to maximize reliability.
Another way to look at reliability is
to consider it from an economic point of
view. In general, to get the highest reliability, facilities will incur greater costs for
redundant equipment, advanced system
design and more frequent maintenance.
For organizations that face life-safety
risks or severe financial losses if their
standby power system fails, it is often prudent to invest more to attain the highest
possible measure of reliability. For example, this often means designing for N+1
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redundancy in utility feeds, generator sets
and UPS systems as recommended in the
Uptime Institute’s Tier IV design topology.
While this redundant system design approach comes at a higher first-cost, power
reliability and availability improve. N+1
redundancy also enables periodic equipment maintenance to be carried out without affecting the availability of the standby
power system.
Actual measured availability of power
systems in mission-critical data center applications ranged from 99.67 percent to
more than 99.99 percent in a 2006 study
by the Uptime Institute. At the higher end
of the availability were systems with N+1
redundancy. However, the Uptime Institute noted in its study that actual availability was below the vaunted “Five Nines”
(99.999 percent) sought by many missioncritical applications.
However, this higher cost must be
weighed against the cost of power interruptions that disrupt manufacturing or
business. Industry studies have found that
the cost of downtime for a major corporation can range up to $6.5 million per hour.
For certain businesses, it is clear that the
additional investment in a more reliable
power system will be a wise decision. In
addition to financial considerations, the
ability to maintain electric power to systems whose loss may impact human safety,
such as ventilation systems, elevators and
stairwell lighting, is also critical.
Each organization has to determine
the level of reliability it can afford, or,
conversely, the amount of risk it can tolerate. And, while spending more money
for redundancy to eliminate single points
of failure generally increases reliability, it
also increases complexity, which at some
point may, itself, threaten reliability. After
determining what level of reliability may
be acceptable and affordable, an organization must turn to the selection of equipment and suppliers.
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Generator set design
Engines – Diesel engines are some of
the most reliable prime movers ever designed and are the most popular choice
for standby power applications. For optimum reliability, look for engines that are
designed specifically for power generation
applications and not simply adapted from
off-road heavy-equipment applications.
Engines specifically designed to power
generator sets have been optimized to start
and assume full load in 10 seconds or less
and run at a constant rpm (1,500 rpm
or 1,800 rpm). Because they operate at a
constant speed, generator set engines also
have different turbochargers than typical
off-road or on-road engines, have different
combustion parameters and need to meet
different emissions levels.
For the highest reliability, look for generator sets with engines that have some
measure of reserve horsepower capacity at
the alternator’s nameplate kW rating and a
low brake mean effective pressure (BMEP).
ISO 8528-5 identifies larger engine displacement and lower BMEP as key factors
in a generator set’s ability to accept load
without an undue drop in output voltage
and frequency. Engine manufacturers vary
in their approach to this issue. Therefore,
when one-step load-acceptance is called
for in mission-critical applications, select
a manufacturer that can provide a generator-drive engine with the highest displacement and lowest BMEP relative to nameplate kW rating.
New engine manufacturing quality
standards practiced by some companies
have helped increase the mean time between failures (MTBF) on engine components by a significant factor. Manufacturing improvements have included significantly higher machining tolerances, better
metallurgy, sophisticated quality control
systems (ISO 9001: 2008) and improved
inspection and testing. In addition, the best
modern engines are computer-controlled
– which not only improves performance,
economy and reliability, but also limits
the possibility that an operator may inadvertently alter the engine’s performance
characteristics. Each of these incremental
design and manufacturing steps taken by
several leading engine companies helps to
assure power system operators that mechanical failure of the prime mover will be
a very unlikely event.
Alternators – As a major component in
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the standby power system, the ability of
the alternator to supply its rated kVA and
resist damage from transients is crucial to
the reliability of any power system. While
most major manufacturers utilize standard
alternator protection schemes, more recent
microprocessor-based controls take transient protection to a higher level. These
introduce the feature of programmability
into protective devices for over-current
protection. For example, with modern
molded-case circuit breakers (MCCB), the
system designer can set the devices to activate very near the protection limits for the
alternator. Older analog fault-protection
methods had a lot of gray area, meaning
that the protection points had to be quite
conservative, leading to more fault occurrences than really necessary. The reliability of older thermal-magnetic breakers depended on the amount of regular exercise
they received.
The type of alternator selected depends
not only on the size of the electrical load
it must supply, but also the types of loads.
Factors to consider when specifying alternators for the most reliable power systems
include temperature rise, fault tolerance
and reactance issues, especially with large,
nonlinear loads such as UPS systems and
large motors.
Genset sizing and system design
Appropriately sizing a generator set for
the specific application has a major impact
on power system reliability. Some generator sets that are required to pick up a load
that is equal to or close to their nameplate rating may not perform as intended.
While the generator set may start and run,
it may not be able to assume the facility
load in one step as required by NFPA 110,
or it may take longer than the required 10
seconds for mission-critical or life-safety
applications. Unless all critical loads are
properly supplied within 10 seconds as required by NFPA 110, the standby power
system cannot be considered to be reliable
for mission-critical applications. Consult
the engine/generator set manufacturer
during the planning stages to be sure the
generator set will be capable of providing
the expected transient load performance.
System design
Design considerations such as N+1
generator set redundancy, transfer switch
selection, controls and ambient conditions
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Figure 1. A typical Tier I design topology for
a standby power system serving a few critical loads. Such a system has been shown to
exhibit about 99.67% annual availability.
play an enormous role in maximizing reliability.
N+1 system design – The Uptime Institute
has developed a Tier Classification of I – IV
to describe the design topology of standby
power systems used in mission-critical data
center applications. Tier I topology (see
Figure 1) represents a power system design with no redundancy – typical of most
commercial standby power installations.
In practice, according to the Uptime Institute, this design scheme results in approximately 99.67 percent availability annually.
Figure 2 (page 34) shows a Tier IV topology that is recommended for missioncritical data center applications with the
greatest need for power availability. With
N+1 redundancy in utility feeds, standby
generators and UPS systems, such a system
is expected to deliver annual availability of
approximately 99.99 percent. A standby
system with multiple generator sets (either
paralleled or segregated by loads) improves
reliability because the scheme increases
the likelihood that at least most of the generator sets will start and run as intended.
In a paralleled N+1 system design, typically all generator sets start when there is an
interruption in utility service. With proper
configuration of the switchgear, the “extra”
generator set will shut down after a time if
all the other generator sets start and run
normally.
Transfer switches – The selection of the
transfer switch depends on the types of
loads on the system. Choosing the right
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mode of operation (open, closed or programmed) for the application can go a
long way to minimize the stress of load
acceptance on the generator set. This is
especially true in facilities with large motor loads or large nonlinear loads such as
a UPS system, motors with variable-speed
control or other electronic loads.
Control systems – Controls have been
among the fastest-evolving power system
components. Both analog systems and
microprocessor-based digital systems offer high reliability, and both continue to
be manufactured and used, depending on
the application. There is a good argument
that the monitoring capability of digital
systems enhances reliability of the total
system by helping to identify issues before
they become problems.
Power systems that feature the flexibility inherent in open-protocol control systems and software ensure better compatibility and system integration – which leads
to increased reliability. While certain proprietary control protocols may exhibit acceptable reliability as a stand-alone system,
the likelihood of failure increases as these
systems are interfaced with components
from other manufacturers or software from
third-party suppliers. Proprietary control
systems also complicate testing and maintenance if there are compatibility issues
between components and subsystems.
Ambient conditions – The operating environment must be taken into consideration
when designing and installing a standby
power system. Power systems in coastal
regions are likely to need more frequent
maintenance and inspection due to salt
air. In areas of the earthquake-prone western United States, power systems used for
mission-critical applications need to be designed and built to meet the seismic standards of the International Building Code
(IBC). Similarly, site altitude and temperatures are important factors in system
specification and design that may affect
generator set rating.
Commissioning & operator training
Proper commissioning is essential to
the startup of a standby power system and
ultimately is essential for the system’s reliability, regardless of its size, type or industry. As power systems become more complex, the commissioning process becomes
even more important to confirm that the
entire system functions as designed.
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Figure 2. A standby power system with Tier IV design topology and full N+1 redundancy in
utility supply, UPS systems and generator sets. This design has been shown to exhibit upwards of 99.99% annual availability.
The purpose of commissioning is to
verify that all components in the power
system are functioning as designed in the
event of a power outage. In fact, it is during commissioning that most design or
installation flaws are uncovered. The generator set must start and accept load, and
all alarm functions need to be tested and
verified. If the system does not function
as required, then remedial measures need
to be taken. Following a commissioning
protocol such as ASHRAE 0-2005 and the
manufacturer’s guidelines will ensure that
the commissioning process will be implemented in a coordinated manner.
The commissioning process is also an
educational opportunity for system operators and maintenance personnel, and it
sets a baseline for future operational analysis. Making a video of the initial training
session is one way to help new personnel
quickly adapt to the established operating
and maintenance routine.
Proper training of operating personnel
is essential for a reliable standby power
system since human error or neglect is responsible for the majority of power system
failures. Personnel training begins during
the commissioning process and should
cover system operation, record-keeping
and periodic maintenance. Operators
must be familiar with all the power system components, alarm conditions, operation and maintenance procedures. Special
attention should be given to critical subsystems such as fuel storage and delivery,
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starting batteries, engine coolant heaters,
and air flow in and out of the generator
building or enclosure. Frequent retraining is also necessary, along with making
sure that personnel maintain an operational history of the power system. Consult your generator set manufacturer about
factory training opportunities available
to customers.
Maintenance and testing
Once a power system has been properly
designed and commissioned, the most important factor in its long-term reliability is
regular maintenance and system exercise.
Some organizations undertake the maintenance themselves, while others opt for
maintenance services direct from the generator set manufacturer or its distributor.
Preventive maintenance of generator
sets should include the following operations:
• Inspections
• Oil changes
• Cooling system service
• Fuel system service
• Testing starting batteries
• Regular engine exercise under load
It is important to establish a maintenance schedule that is based on the specific power application and the severity of
the environment. For example, if the generator set is located in an extremely cold
or hot climate, or is exposed to salt air,
the generator set’s manufacturer can help
develop appropriate measures to deal with
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loaded to at least 30 percent of rated capacity. If it is not practical to test with the
actual facility load, permanent load banks
should be considered in the initial power
system design, or a maintenance contract
should be considered with a service professional that can bring in a portable load
bank to properly load the genset during
the exercise period.
At least once a year, all facilities should
exercise the power system under the actual facility load and full-emergency conditions to verify that the system will start,
run and accept the rated load. Running for
up to several hours under these conditions
helps to test all the system components. (It
should be noted that total operating time
for testing may be limited by local authorities for the purpose of reducing exhaust
emissions released into the air.)
Besides verifying that the generator set
will start and run, periodic exercise has
the benefit of heating up diesel fuel and
eliminating accumulated condensation in
the fuel tank. Since clogged fuel filters and
fuel contamination are among the leading
causes of power system malfunctions, the
these special needs.
Like regular maintenance, periodic
testing is required by code in missioncritical applications. It is best to exercise a
generator set under the actual facility load
it will be expected to supply in emergency
conditions. When operated with the actual
building load, the entire power system is
tested – including the automatic transfer
switches and switchgear.
Operating a generator set under noload conditions can adversely affect its
long-term reliability if the generator cannot get up to an exhaust temperature of approximately 650 degrees F before the test
is over. It is very important that both the
engine and generator reach this minimum
operating temperature in order to drive off
any accumulated moisture that may have
condensed in the system. Under heavy
load, diesel engines come up to operating
temperature in a matter of minutes, whereas, without load, they may not reach operating temperature even after prolonged
operation.
Most manufacturers recommend that
generator sets be exercised periodically,
cycling and refreshing of fuel is an important step in ensuring overall system reliability.
Code compliance
There are a number of industry and
governmental codes that address standby
generator set and power system reliability issues. Some affect the manufacture
of power systems, and some affect their
installation, maintenance and operation.
Compliance with all the appropriate codes
will increase reliability. Codes addressing
or impacting power system reliability have
been established by the following organizations:
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) – Section 110 addresses the standards for performance for a standby
power system and recommends
monthly maintenance and periodic
testing.
• IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) – Defines reliability and
addresses protocols for improving it
through analysis and testing.
• NEC (National Electrical Code) – Also
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known as NFPA 70, the NEC has become the de facto standard set of electrical requirements throughout North
America. NEC Section 700 sets standards for commissioning of generator
sets and sets operational parameters.
JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) – Recommends minimum standards for
standby power systems for healthcare
organizations, including record-keeping, maintenance and periodic testing
under load conditions to ensure reliability.
UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.) –
A national testing and rating organization. Compliance with the organization’s UL 2200 code is designed to
ensure that standby power systems
are safe. UL 1008 is a rating for automatic transfer switches that verifies
the switch will operate reliably for
at least 3,000 operations – a number
that is not likely to be exceeded for
many years.
IBC (International Building Code) – Sets
seismic standards for generator sets
installed in geographic areas prone to
earthquakes to ensure reliable operation after a seismic event.
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) – This organization’s ISO
9000 family of standards helps power
system manufacturers develop quality
control systems. ISO 8528 sets standards for load acceptance and transient
response.
EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency) – Sets standards for emissions
from many sources, including emissions from standby power systems.
Local air quality codes – Recent air qual-
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Panel to Discuss Interim Tier 4 Emissions Compliance
A panel comprised of the industry’s top
diesel engine manufacturers – Caterpillar, Cummins Power Generation, John
Deere Power Systems and MTU Onsite
Energy Corp. – will discuss Interim
Tier 4 diesel engine emissions compliance at the EGSA Fall Technical &
Marketing Conference September 12-14
in Newport Beach, CA. The discussion
will address emissions compliance as
it relates to non-road diesels in general
and to mobile and stationary generator
sets in particular. Panelists will also
discuss what they have done to achieve
compliance, relate how their respective
engine distribution networks have been
prepped for the change and reveal what
responsibilities end users will face to
maintain compliance. To register, visit
www.egsa.org/vantagepoint. n
ity laws enacted in the South Coast region of California are restricting some
generator sets to running a maximum
of 30 minutes per month. This practice
may affect the long-term reliability of
standby power systems by reducing
the frequency of power system testing and possibly damaging generator
sets by not allowing them to reach
minimum operating temperature.
Where local codes discourage proper
generator set exercise due to air quality
concerns, consult your generator set’s
manufacturer for recommended exercise procedures.
tion system (BAS) suppliers during design,
installation and commissioning is vital for
maximizing reliability. This coordination
is necessary to identify potential failure
modes and develop solutions before problems occur. By considering these factors
along with the generator set manufacturer’s recommendations, managers of mission-critical facilities can be assured of the
highest possible reliability of their standby
power systems. n
Conclusion
Standby generator sets are very reliable machines with normal availability in
excess of 98 percent on an annual basis.
However, the generator set is only one
component in a standby power system,
and reliability needs to be considered in
terms of the total system design.
In addition, close coordination between
the facility manager and all the power
system equipment and building automa-
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About MTU Onsite Energy
Part of the Tognum Group’s business
unit, MTU Onsite Energy Corp. (formerly
Katolight Corporation) is a leading producer of generator sets for standby, prime
power and cogeneration applications. For
information, visit www.mtu-online.com.
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EXPERIENCED POWER GENERATION ASSOCIATES WANTED
We are seeking: Field Service Technicians and Sales Engineers
● Competitive Wages
● Vacation Benefits
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● 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
● Health Insurance
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● Life Insurance
Please contact us regarding specific positions and locations
Call 1-877-PEN-HIRE (1-877-736-4473)
Or E-mail Us At The Below Addresses!
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Stay on Top of Your Game with
EGSA’s Electrical Generator Systems
Technician Certification Program
EGSA offers you a big advantage: For the
first time in our industry, we have an
objective and accurate way to determine
generator technician proficiency. That
means that the same standards will be
used to measure the skills and knowledge
of technicians from Maine to Manitoba
and Mexico. Yes, Manitoba and Mexico!
EGSA has determined that there is no
reason why the test could not be fairly
applied to any NAFTA technician.
Think things move pretty fast in today’s
business world? Think how fast they’ll be
moving one, five or even 10 years down
the road. That’s why you need every
advantage to stay on top.
It’s no secret that technology is becoming
more complex—not less—and that makes
today’s On-Site Power Generation System
a lot more expensive. End-users—your
customers—don’t want just anybody
with a basic knowledge of mechanics to
install and maintain their equipment. They
want to be confident that all work has
been performed by qualified personnel.
Suppliers want assurance that skilled
technicians are performing maintenance
and repairs to guard against unnecessary
returns or warranty repairs.
What are the benefits?
For the Employer, certification helps ensure
that your technicians have the critical
knowledge and skills to succeed in their
jobs. And everyone will be comfortable
knowing that your certified technicians’
expertise has been confirmed by the
industry organization through a program
that was developed by a university. Encouraging and helping your technicians become
certified signifies your commitment to the
highest of standards. Plus, it lends an added
level of credibility to your firm and can
As good as your word
In the past, your word was the only assurance that your technicians are skilled and
knowledgeable. But now, through EGSA’s
Electrical Generator Systems Technician
Certification Program, there is a way
that you can back up those words with
objective evidence of your technicians’
proficiency.
sharpen your competitive edge. Employing
certified technicians will promote customer
satisfaction and you won’t have to be shy
about offering assurance that your technicians are qualified. Certification can also
help you select potential new hires, analyze
job performance, evaluate employees and
motivate technicians to enhance their skills
and knowledge.
Think about the message that certification sends to those with whom you do
business. Why would anyone want a
technician who isn’t certified performing
critical maintenance or repair tasks?
Employing certified technicians gives you
an added tool with which to market your
business.
As our members have said, “We’ve seen
too many backyard mechanics damage
expensive equipment. This program will
provide credibility for my company and
will help build pride and a commitment
from technicians to be the best.”
For the Technician
Certificate holders benefit too. Certification shows employers, clients, and
associates that you are committed as a
professional. It provides recognition of
your knowledge and skill, shows your
commitment to your profession and can
help with job advancement. Certification
is a mark of excellence that you carry
with you everywhere you go.
Acquiring certification indicates that
you have the knowledge and proficiency
required to perform as an Electrical
Generating Systems Technician professional. Becoming certified can increase
your salary, enhance your skills, and make
your job more satisfying.
Certification helps ensure that your technicians have the
critical knowledge and skills to succeed in their jobs.
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The Certification Test
EGSA collaborated with Ferris State
University to develop the certification
test and program. Through a scientific
process, our panel of technical experts
identified 12 duty areas (such as “Basic
Electricity”) and 61 tasks (such as “demonstrate knowledge of AC electrical theory”)
within the duty areas. The duty areas and
tasks were ranked and rated in terms of
their relative importance, the frequency
with which a task is performed, and skill
level (i.e. Senior/Expert; Intermediate; and
Entry Level.) All this data was combined
to develop the certification test that was
then statistically validated through a pilot
test taken by generator technicians from
across the United States.
Who can take the Test?
Technicians applying to take the test
must have a minimum of three years
of work experience as an electrical
power generator equipment technician. To be confident that they will pass
the test, techs must have a comprehensive knowledge of basic electricity, the
functions of a gen-set’s mechanical and
electrical components, the interactions
and relationships among components and
an understanding of various elements of
the installation, service, maintenance, and
repair of gen-sets and On-Site Power
generation systems.
Use the Study Guide to prepare!
Use of the program’s Study Guide is an
excellent way to help technicians prepare
for the test and should clearly indicate
if they are ready to take (and pass) the
certification exam. In addition to useful
formula pages, the guide contains almost
200 multiple choice practice questions
that cover all parts of the certification
test. In addition to identifying the correct
answer, the guide also indicates in most
cases why a particular choice is correct
and why the others are incorrect. The
Guide also identifies resource material
where technicians can get additional or
more in-depth information about a given
topic.
Need more information? Visit us online
at www.EGSA.org to find extensive and
detailed information about the certification program. Or contact EGSA Director
of Education George Rowley via e-mail at
G.Rowley@EGSA.org.
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Certification Testing Covers:
• Automatic Transfer Switches
• Communication & Documentation
• Engine Generator Instrumentation & Controls
• Multiple Generator Switchgear & Controls
• Troubleshooting System Problems
• Auxiliary Support Systems
• Basic Electricity
• Prime Movers
• Governors
• Voltage Regulators
• Generators/Alternators
Disclaimer of Liability
Certified status is an indication that an
individual has completed a combination of
defined education, experience or examination
requirements. However, Certification is not a
guarantee or assurance of the competence
or ability of any particular individual. Further,
given the rapid changes in the field, the
Electrical Generating Systems Association
cannot warrant that the Examination and
other Certification materials will at all times
reflect the most current state of the art.
The Electrical Generating Systems Association
disclaims liability for any personal injury, property
or other damages of any nature whatsoever,
whether special, indirect, consequential or
compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting
from the Certification Program or the acts or
omissions of any person who has been Certified
by the Electrical Generating Systems Association.
In conducting the Certification Program, including
issuing Certifications, the Electrical Generating
Systems Association is not undertaking to render
professional or other services for or on behalf
of any person or entity, nor is the Electrical
Generating Systems Association undertaking to
perform any duty owed by any person or entity
to someone else. Anyone using the services of
a person who has been Certified should rely
on his or her own independent judgment or, as
appropriate, seek the advice of a competent
professional in determining the exercise of
reasonable care in any given circumstances.
Electrical Generating Systems Association
1650 S. Dixie Hwy, Suite 400
Boca Raton FL 33432
561-750-5575 • Fax: 561-395-8557
Visit us online at www.EGSA.org
www.EGSA.org
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industry news
DoE Taps Capstone to Develop
New Microturbine CHP System
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE)
has tapped Capstone Turbine Corporation
to participate in a program to develop a
42% efficient 370kW microturbine.
The program’s goal is to develop a more
efficient microturbine Combined Heat and
Power (CHP) system. Part of the improved
efficiency will come from a new microturbine design with a projected electrical efficiency of 42% and power output of 370kW.
The new microturbine will be combined
with an integrated heat recovery system to
provide a total system efficiency of 85%.
The new microturbine will be designed to
meet California Air Resources Board (ARB)
emissions standards.
The two year program will total almost
$17 million, with the DoE supporting the
program with $5 million in funding. Capstone is the program’s prime contractor
and will rely on support from Oak Ridge
National Laboratories and NASA.
In other news, the U.S. Department of
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke recognized Capstone Turbine Corporation and
its new China distributor, Sino Clean Energy Group, at a Signing Ceremony during the first Cabinet-Level Trade Mission
to China under the Obama Administration. The event recognized the distribution agreement between Capstone and
Sino Clean Energy and acknowledged the
companies’ efforts to broaden China’s use
of U.S. microturbine technology.
The Trade Mission’s goal is to promote
exports of U.S. technologies related to
clean energy; energy efficiency; and electric energy storage, transmission and distribution.
Capstone’s innovative technology and
successful exporting record led Secretary
Locke to award the company the Presidential E Award for Exporting in 2009 and
to include Capstone officials in this initial
trade mission to China and Indonesia.
“America’s economic future will depend
on how well it competes to meet the rising global demand for clean energy in the
21st century,” said Locke in a press release.
“The business leaders joining me on this
trade mission understand the urgency of
that global competition. China and Indonesia represent tremendous potential markets for U.S. companies ready to compete
in the clean energy and energy efficiency
sectors.”
Sino Clean Energy Group, headquartered in Shanghai, will sell, install and
service Capstone turbines and microturbines within China’s growing biogas market, which includes landfills, wastewater
treatment plants, agricultural operations
and mining operations where waste methane gas is produced. Rather than flare the
waste methane into the atmosphere – a
leading source of air pollution – Capstone
microturbines use the waste methane as a
renewable fuel to produce electricity that is
used onsite or sold back to utilities.
“Teaming with Capstone provides an
excellent opportunity to bring advanced
clean-energy technology to China,” said
Alan Joseph, Sino’s Managing Director.
“Capstone offers a product that can improve China’s power reliability, meet new
energy standards and establish a foundation for the country’s clean-technology focus.”
Capstone Turbine Corporation is a leading producer of low-emission microturbine
systems. For more information visit www.
capstoneturbine.com.
Continued on page 42
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Continued from page 40
Ohio Legislature Eliminates
Advanced Energy Project Taxes
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland is continuing his efforts to build Ohio’s energy
industry by establishing a new $6 million
green jobs training program and signing
legislation that eliminates the tangible personal property tax and real tax on generation for advanced energy projects in Ohio.
“Our plan to create Ohio jobs includes
both supporting growing industries like
advanced energy and helping Ohioans get
the skills and education they need to secure employment in those industries,” said
Strickland.
Strickland had called for the elimination of taxes on advanced energy projects
in his 2010 State of the State address and
made it a top priority in his 2010 job creation agenda.
“The elimination of this burdensome
tax strengthens Ohio’s competitiveness
in the growing energy production industries,” said Strickland. “I appreciate the
legislature’s commitment to strengthening
our advanced energy industry in Ohio. I
believe the elimination of these taxes will
make it easier for advanced energy companies to do business and create jobs in
Ohio.”
State Senator Chris Widener sponsored
SB 232, which eliminates Ohio’s tangible
personal property tax and real taxes on
generation for advanced energy project
facilities that begin construction before
January 1, 2012, produce energy by 2013
(or 2017 for nuclear, clean coal and cogeneration projects), and create Ohio jobs. The
bill allows companies that are seeking to
build advanced energy generation facilities
in Ohio to make an annual payment in lieu
of taxes, thereby bringing Ohio’s tax rates
for advanced energy projects in line with
surrounding states.
Governor Strickland and Ohio Department of Development Director Lisa PattMcDaniel also announced today the start
of a new $6 million jobs program, the
Energizing Careers Program, for training
Ohio’s workforce for green energy careers.
The State of Ohio is now accepting
requests for proposals from companies
looking to train employees for the growing energy economy through the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
State Energy Sector Partnership Training
program, funded through a grant with the
U.S. Department of Labor.
The Ohio Department of Development’s
Workforce and Talent Division will administer the Energizing Careers Program
to assist companies that are manufacturing
components for the wind, solar, and biomass industries. The Energizing Careers
Program will reimburse the cost of training up to $6,000 for full-time employees,
with preferential project funding to companies located in the 44 Ohio counties impacted by the restructuring of the automotive industry.
Companies that pay employees $18
to $25 per hour excluding benefits, and
companies that employ dislocated workers, workers in need of additional training,
Continued on page 46
ON-SITE POWER
Looking Beyond 2010
EGSA Annual Fall
Technical & Marketing Conference
September 12-14, 2010 • Newport Beach, CA
Register Today! www.egsa.org/vantagepoint
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Stay Competitive with the EGSA Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification Program
Do your techs wear this patch? This is the uniform patch
worn by Certified Technicians. It sends a clear message
that this Tech and his Employer are special. The Tech
has proven his skill and knowledge by passing a rigorous
test; his Employer is committed to excellence and high
standards. Certified Technicians can proudly use the title
“EGSA Certified Electrical Generator Systems Technician.”
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EGSA Reference Book Bundle—Study Guide plus
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$175
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egsa job bank
POWER GENERATION TECHNICIANS
Cummins NPower, the area’s exclusive engine
& power generation systems distributor for
Cummins and Onan products is seeking qualified
Field Ser vice Power Generation Technicians
to diagnose, troubleshoot, & repair electrical
generator systems & related engine mechanical
failures, & utility transfer switches & switchgears.
Positions are available in the Midwest: including
Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin & North Dakota.
To view all open positions visit our website, www.
cumminsnpower.com. To apply, send a resumé via
email to npowerhr@cummins.com or fax to 651286-2005. EEO/AA m/f/d/v
Journeyman Generator Field Technician
Southwest Territory
We are expanding and seeking an experienced
Generator Technician to join our Phoenix and
Tucson, and Las Vegas, NV operations. Professional
qualifications shall included electro-mechanical
skills and comprehension with respect to Diesel
Driven and Gaseous Fueled generator sets. Operate
and service identified equipment, trouble shoot
mechanical sub assemblies, and AC power and
DC control systems. Employ knowledge and
ability to learn Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
and Switchgear operations, PLC logic systems,
mechanical sub-systems and electrical print
reading/comprehension. The qualified person must
demonstrate a reliable and personable demeanor
coupled with the ability to work independently.
Experience/Education. High School Diploma or
equivalent required. Graduate from an accredited
diesel school preferred with four (4) plus years
experience in the electro-mechanical discipline.
Vocational and Military Service experience and
qualifications preferred. GENTECH offers a
competitive market benefit package including health
insurance and 401K. Forward Resume to contact@
gentechus.com
Generator Set Sales/Service
Experienced sales/service engineer needed
by southern California company to sell
engine generator sets.
Please respond to J.Kellough@EGSA.org
(Reference PLND06JB-1).
Generator Sales
Central Power Systems & Ser vices, Inc. has
immediate opening for Generator Rental Manager
based out of Kansas City, plus Generator Sales
positions in Wichita, KS and Springfield, MO. We
offer a strong base wage, incentive program and
a full benefit package (including company car,
gas allowance, expense card, FREE MEDICAL
insurance, FREE LIFE insurance, paid vacation,
profit sharing and 401(k), etc.). Fax a cover letter,
salary requirements and your resume to 816-7814518 or e-mail it to jobs@cpower.com EOE
Generator Technicians
Due to our continued growth, Central Power
Systems & Services, Inc. has immediate openings
for Generator Technicians at several of our
Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma facilities. We
offer a strong base wage and a full benefit package
(including FREE MEDICAL & LIFE insurance)
and PAID RELOCATION depending on skill set.
Fax a cover letter, salary requirements and your
resume to 816-781-4518 or e-mail it to jobs@
cpower.com EOE
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Generator Service Technicians
K ELLY GENER ATOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.,
the mid-Atlantic leader in standby electrical
generators, is seeking experienced Generator
Technicians. We are a full service distributor of
emergency standby and prime power located in
the mid-Atlantic region that covers Delaware,
Maryland, Northern Virginia, West Virginia and
Washington, DC.
S A L E S , S E R V I C E , PA R T S , R E N T A L S &
TRAINING
We offer factory training on the lines we represent
as well as “in house” training. We offer medical,
dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, short and
long term disability, paid holidays, annual leave,
overtime and paid “On Call.”
• Must have a High School Diploma (Vo-tech or
GED)
• 3-5 years exper ience ser v icing industr ial
generator sets and associated equipment.
• Must be able to service, repair and troubleshoot
the engine, as well as the alternator end and
controls of the equipment.
• MILITARY A PLUS!
Visit us on our website at www.kge.com. E-mail to
dkelly@kge.com or fax 410-257-5225 We Proudly
Employ EGSA Certified Generator Technicians.
RENTAL SALES
K ELLY GENER ATOR & EQUIPMENT, INC,
the mid-Atlantic leader in standby electrical
generators, is seeking an experienced RENTAL
SALES person to join our team.
We are a full service distributor of emergency
standby and prime power located in the midAtlantic region: Delaware, Maryland, Washington
DC, Northern Virginia and West Virginia.
• Develop strong relationships with electrical
and general contractors, home builders, event
companies, industrial and commercial end
users and rental houses.
• Focus will be on the rental (and sales) of mobile
generator sets as well as renting load banks.
We are looking for:
• An assertive, self-confident sales person who
has a sense of urgency in the follow through of
work demands.
• Has a proven track record of consistently
meeting/exceeding sales quota.
• Has experience with a Customer Relationship
Management program.
We offer a solid base with commission, medical,
dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing and more.
FAX resumes to 410-257-5227 or e-mail dkelly@
kge.com We Proudly Employ EGSA Certified
Generator Technicians.
Generator Field Technician
PM Technologies, LLC has several immediate
openings for Generator Technicians. We are
located and operate in Michigan, Ohio and
Nor ther n Indiana. High School diploma or
equivalent a must. Military experience a plus.
Must be able to troubleshoot and repair the engine
(diesel and gaseous) as well as the generator end.
Customer interaction will be required on a daily
basis. We need highly motivated, self sufficient
people to a ssist in g row ing our ex pan sion
efforts at new branch locations. Benefits include
company vehicle, 401k, health, dental and vision
coverage’s as well as paid bonuses for new account
procurement. Please Fax resumes to 248.374.6408
or email to dpopp@pmtech.org
www.EGSA.org
Generator Field Technician-Experienced
Full-time experienced generator field technician
opening in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Requires advanced
knowledge of standby generator systems with
minimum 5 years experience. Working knowledge
of 12 & 24 VDC controls. Company offers a full
comprehensive benefits package. Competitive
wage, company vehicle, laptop and cell phone for
qualified candidates. Send resumes to careers@
acfpower.com or fax to HR at 813-621-6980.
Account Manager
TAW® is seeking an exper ienced Account
Manager in Tampa, FL. TAW® sells Kohler
generators in FL & S. GA .Will sell & quote
services & products to targeted accounts & the
Federal Government via GSA schedule to current
& prospective clients on generator systems &
related products & services. Build relationships
at Director level & above in Fortune 1000
companies. Base & commission with exceptional
benefits package. Email resume to ellen.donegan@
tawinc.com or fax 813-217-8076. DFWP.AA/EOE.
www.tawinc.com
Generator Field Service Technicians
K i n sley Power System s i s h ir i ng qua l if ied
Generator FSTs in various areas in the Northeast
to perform local ser vice on 8.5kW-2,500kW
generators and transfer sw itches. The ideal
candidates should possess previous technical
experience working on Diesel/LP/Natural Gas
engines and /or generators. Kohler, Generac,
C a t e r p i l l a r, K a t o l i g h t , C u m m i n s / O n a n ,
experience preferred. Responsibilities include:
Engine repairs, Engine & Electrical Diagnostics
a nd Trouble shoot i ng; G ener ator St a r t-ups
a nd P revent at ive M ainten a nce. C R IMINA L
CHECK, DRUG TEST and CLEAN DRIVING
RECORD required. Competitive compensation
a nd benef it s. Em a i l re sume s to: ktravers@
kinsleypower.com
Generator Service Sales
Pacific Power Generation is seeking a qualified
G enerator S er v ice Sa le sperson. We are a n
authorized full service Distributor for Kohler ®
Power Systems in Washington, Oregon, Alaska,
Hawaii and the northern half of Idaho. We offer
a full line of Kohler generators, sw itchgear,
controls, and parts. The position will be based
out of Kent, WA. Successful candidates will
have a working knowledge of power generation
equipment and a strong aptitude for sales. We
offer a competitive compensation package which
includes base pay, medical, dental, vision, short
term disability, vacation, sick, holiday, 401K and
more. If interested send resumes to jadsero@
pacificpowergen.com. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Business Development Manager
Kinsley Power Systems (East Granby, CT) is
looking to fill a new Co-Generator/ Bio-Fuel
Business Development position, which will be
responsible for introducing MWM to the U.S.
and getting this new venture off the ground. This
top management, technical sales management
position reports directly to the President. We are
looking for Co-Gen experience; and a competitive,
highly driven individual, who will be responsible
for providing overall leadership, coordination,
planning, development and execution of this
new venture. ME or EE preferred, but will also
consider a degreed individual with 20+ successful
years in the business. Email resumes to ktravers@
kinsleypower.com.
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NEW EGSA MEMBERS
MF=Manufacturer DD=Distributor/Dealer CI=Contractor/Integrator MR=Manufacturers Rep
EM=Energy Management Co. AA=Trade Publication AB=Trade Association AC=Engineer
AD=End-User AE=Service AG=Educational Institution AR=Retiree AF=Student
American Generators Sales & Service, LLC . . . . CI
Waterford, MI
Jeff Waite, Manager
American Generators Sales & Service, LLC is a
locally-owned, leading provider of on-site power
generation equipment and service. We not only sell
and install new units, but also maintain and repair
any existing unit, including portable, home standby,
commercial and industrial units from small shops to
large factories.
Aristo, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MF
Hobart, IN
Debra Kazmucha, Director of Marketing
Since 1990, Aristo Intelligent Catalyst Technology
has developed a reputation for providing high quality and exceptional value in the design & manufacture of technologically advanced catalysts and catalyst systems for the global emissions market. With
performance proven expertise that crosses a wide
range of catalyst markets, Aristo offers intelligent
catalyst products for diesel, gasoline, off-highway,
stationary, recreational and marine applications and
large industrial stationary power installations.
ATech Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DD
(A division of Atlantic Tractor LLC)
Chestertown, MD
Steve Denbeck, Stationary Power Specialist
We offer Sales, Parts and Service of Stationary Generators, including Briggs & Stratton, Gillette, Bell
Power Systems and Kohler.
Benjamin Electric Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MF
Los Angeles, CA
Danny Benjamin, President
Manufacture electric power distribution equipment,
including switchgear and switchboards, controls
and panelboards.
Global Power Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DD
Lakeside, CA
Mike Luna, Service Manager
Global Power Group Inc. provides Power Generation
& UPS Systems, sales, service, repair, consulting, design, turnkey installations, system upgrades, infrared testing, load bank testing and electrical services.
Preventive Maintenance Agreements, fuel delivery &
polish. Baldor and Cummins Dealer.
Powersource Generator
Rentals, Sales & Service, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . DD
Fox Lake, IL
Mark Rossi, Project Manager
Powersource is a 24/7 emergency power systems
service, sales and rentals provider to industrial and
healthcare clients, rental generators available from
20kW - 2000kW, transfer switch rentals, contractual
and emergency services and on-site load testing services. MQ Power, Magnum Products, G.E./Zenith.
Habco Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MF
Glastonbury, CT
Kristin Muschett, CEO
Habco Inc. is an engineering company that provides
custom built and standard product test stands for the
production test and repair/overhaul testing of industrial gas turbine components and electrical components. Our customers in the industry are Mitsubishi,
Siemens, Pro Energy and Woodward FST. We offer SRC Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MF
extended service plans worldwide.
Springfield, MO
Doug Evans, Product Sales Engineer
Horton, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MF We are a high production manufacturer of diesel &
gas power units & generators for OEM and distribuRoseville, MN
Mary Baynes, Sr. Mgr. Mktg. Comm.
tors of such product.
Horton, Inc. manufactures and markets fan drives,
fans and related components for the heavy, medium Vozzcom, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DD
and light-duty truck markets, bus, off-highway and Coral Springs, FL
industrial markets (compressors, gensets and refrig- David Vozzola, Chief Operating Officer
eration units).
Vozzcom is an authorized dealer and service center
for Generac and Briggs & Stratton generators. We
ICRTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MF sell, install, and service the generator sets for these
manufacturers. We are also an authorized dealer
Hampton, NH
David Denis, Vice President
for the G.E. generators manufactured by Briggs &
Prime mover for Power Generation Applications.
Stratton, which also includes installation and repair
services.
Industrial Irrigation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . DD
New Student and Retiree Members
Hastings, NE
Alan Kvetensky, Generator Sales
Flynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AF
Industrial engine distributor for John Deere, G.M. Richard Flynn, III
Powertrain, Yanmar. Generator distributor for Hi- North Smithfield, RI
moinsa/Hipower Marathon, Yanmar. Pump distribu- Student at UTI in Norwood MA studying electrical
tor for Berkeley, Cornell, Western.
power generation. Projected to graduate in 2011.
EmeraChem Power LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MF
Knoxville, TN
Gary Keefe, Product Manager/SCR Systems
Manufacturer/Supplier of SCR and Oxidation cata- INSULTECH LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MF
lysts for emissions control of NOX, CO, PM and Santa Ana, CA
VOC’s and for I.C. Engines and Turbine applications. George Gabuzda, Vice President of Sales
INSULTECH LLC designs and manufactures engiGenerator Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DD neered solutions related to the management of thermal and acoustical energy, utilizing a broad array of
Little Falls, MN
Gary Kraus, Sales
materials and design techniques, InsulTech provides
Regional distributor for Baldor Generators. We of- standard, or customer specific, solutions for thermal
fer turn key solutions including service, monitoring, blankets, wraps, and shielding as well as acoustical
engineering & pollution control agency permiting. treatments for a broad range of applications.
Generator Services Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . DD
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Bob Butler, President/Owner
Since 1985, we have been providing Sales, Rentals
and Service of Stationary and Portable generators
from 25 kw to 3000 kw. We are a Power Partner for
MTU onsite Energy and a Service Dealer for John
Deere in Southern California.
Permenter Controls Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . AE
Katy, TX
Doyle Permenter, President
We service and commission oilfield and marine sec
drives, which includes engine and generator controls.
Lattice Communications Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . DD
Fairfax, IA
Bruce Leventhal, President/CEO
Distributors for Baldor Generators, Dyna Gen Transfer Switches, Tripplite UPS, ASCO Products, Eltek
Valere telecom power products. We sell telecom shelters, standby generators. We install all of our products and buy surplus and used equipment. We do
turnkey installations for telecom sites.
Frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AF
Shawn Frost
West Lebanon, NH
Student at Vermont Technical College
Lanchbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR
David Lanchbery
Malvern, PA
Retired Electrical Engineer. Specialist in Alternators/
Generators. Newage/Stamford,Cummins Generator
Technologies.
Schuette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AF
Kim Schuette
Seekonk, MA
Training on Cummins, on an ATS, generators and
generator control. Cummins Power Generation Program at VTJ Avondale, AZ 85323. AOS Degree in
Diesel Tech. 4.0 GPA
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EGSA will advertise (free of charge) EGSA Member company job openings in the Job Bank. Free use of the Job Bank is strictly limited to
companies advertising for positions available within their own firms. Companies who are not members of EGSA and third-party employment
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upon request; company logos may be included for an additional fee. EGSA reserves the right to refuse any advertisement it deems inappropriate
to the publication. Please send your classified ad (limited to about 50 words) to: EGSA Job Bank, 1650 S. Dixie Hwy, Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL
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Anatolia III community. The project will
allow assessment of the PV system, energy
storage capability and determine how well
the storage systems perform during periods of peak demand. The pilot program is
designed to provide SMUD with insight
about the technical and economic feasibility of using distributed storage to enable
higher penetrations of PV within its service territory.
Saft’s high energy Li-ion battery technology will be integrated into a 5 kW renewable energy storage device, made by
Saft to Provide Renewable Energy
Silent Power, to store the excess energy
Storage for Sacramento Municipal
generated by a homeowner’s solar power
Utility District Pilot Project
Saft has announced it will supply re- installation.
The $5.9 million project is leveragnewable energy storage for the Sacramento
ing
SMUD’s SolarSmart Homes program,
Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) phowhich
is a key element of the Anatolia III
tovoltaic storage pilot program. This year,
Community.
The program seeks to partner
SMUD was awarded $4.3 million from the
with
new
home
developers to provide enerU.S. Department of Energy (DoE) to conduct a two-year pilot project to examine gy-efficient homes equipped with rooftop
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on SMUD’s distribution system within the Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL),
veterans, and traditionally underserved
populations including women, minorities,
and Appalachian residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
To obtain a copy of the request for proposal, visit http://www.ohioworkforceboard.
org. The deadline for companies to submit their one-page project summaries and
their proposals on the http://recovery.ohio.
gov/opportunities/state/ website is 4:00 p.m.,
July 30, 2010.
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Navigant Consulting, Silent Power, SunPower and VPT Energy Systems. For more
information on the SMUD smart grid pilot
project visit www.smud.org.
Saft is a leading manufacturer of hightech batteries for industry. For more information, visit www.saftbatteries.com.
Russelectric Launches New Website
Russelectric has announced the launch
of www.russelectric.com, a new website
that presents detailed information on the
company’s power control systems for onsite power generators and its recently expanded line of transfer and bypass/isolation switches. Site visitors can download
detailed product information, specifications and drawings as well as access press
releases, case studies, white papers, webcasts, the company’s trade show schedule
and a list of Russelectric customers. For
more information, visit the new website at
www.russelectric.com. n
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Standby
for Big Power
Every Baldor generator set,
standard or custom, is designed
and engineered to meet the
individual needs of your application.
Whether it’s a 2,000 kW genset to
keep your industrial facility up and
running, or a 30 kW generator for
your remote agricultural needs,
Baldor has the right products to
meet your need.
Engineered to the highest
performance standards and built
with unmatched quality, Baldor
gensets give you the power you
need, when you want it.
baldor.com
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